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Plagiobothrys canescens
Plagiobothrys canescens Benth.
Valley Popcornflower, Valley Popcorn-flower, Valley Popcorn Flower, Grey Popcorn Flower
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PLCA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 2-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Grassland, desert scrub, coastal scrub, roadsides, woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Plagiobothrys canescens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Plagiobothrys canescens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Plagiobothrys canescens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-03-02Research By: CBR