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Plagiobothrys uncinatus
Plagiobothrys uncinatus J.T. Howell
Salinas Valley Popcornflower, Salinas Valley Popcorn-flower, Hooked Popcornflower, Hooked Popcorn Flower
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PLUN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, usually 4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Chaparral, canyon sides, rocky outcrops, often follows fire.
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 uncinatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Plagiobothrys uncinatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Plagiobothrys uncinatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-03-02Research By: CBR