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Plagiobothrys figuratus

Plagiobothrys figuratus (Piper) I.M. Johnst. ex M. Peck

Fragrant Popcornflower, Fragrant Popcorn-flower, Fragrant Popcorn Flower, Fragrant Allocarya

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PLFI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (I), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, usually 4.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AR , IL , LA , MI , NC , OR , WA
Canada: BC
Native Habitat: Moist open places, bogs, fens, wetlands, vernally wet meadows.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL	FACW	FACW		OBL			OBL	OBL	FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 85 - OregonFlora (2020) Oregon State University
Webref 63 - Pacific Northwest Wildflowers (2020) Turner Photographics
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Plagiobothrys figuratus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Plagiobothrys figuratus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Plagiobothrys figuratus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-03-02
Research By: CBR

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