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Ipomopsis laxiflora
Ipomopsis laxiflora (J.M. Coult.) V.E. Grant
Iron Ipomopsis, Iron Skyrocket
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s): Gilia laxiflora
USDA Symbol: IPLA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual , BiennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , VioletBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White to pale blue-violet.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , KS , NM , OK , TXNative Habitat: Sandstone outcroppings, hills, mesas, sandy soil, shortgrass prairies, plains.
Bibliography
Bibref 1817 - Flora of Colorado (2015) Ackerfield, J.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Ipomopsis laxiflora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ipomopsis laxiflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ipomopsis laxiflora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-11Research By: CBR