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Phlox austromontana ssp. densa
Phlox austromontana Coville ssp. densa (Brand) Wherry
Dense Mountain Phlox, Dense Desert Phlox
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHAUD
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Cushion-like, up to about 4 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: White to pink to bluish or lavender.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , ID , NM , NV , OR , UTNative Habitat: Dry, rocky areas, sagebrush scrub, conifer woodlands and forests.
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 Phlox austromontana ssp. densa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phlox austromontana ssp. densa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox austromontana ssp. densa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-24Research By: CBR