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Reveal, James L.

Phlox hoodii ssp. muscoides

Phlox hoodii Richardson ssp. muscoides (Nutt.) Wherry

Musk Phlox, Moss Phlox

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

Synonym(s): Phlox bryoides, Phlox muscoides

USDA Symbol: PHHOM

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Cushion forming, up to about 3 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CA , CO , ID , MT , ND , NE , NV , OR , SD , UT , WY

Web Reference

Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of Montana
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-27
Research By: CBR

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