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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Leptosiphon ciliatus ssp. ciliatus

Leptosiphon ciliatus (Benth.) Jeps. ssp. ciliatus

Whiskerbrush

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

Synonym(s): Gilia ciliata, Linanthus ciliatus, Linanthus ciliatus var. ciliatus

USDA Symbol: LECIC2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA , NV , OR

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Leptosiphon ciliatus ssp. ciliatus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Leptosiphon ciliatus ssp. ciliatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Leptosiphon ciliatus ssp. ciliatus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-27
Research By: TWC Staff

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