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Eriastrum diffusum
Eriastrum diffusum (A. Gray) H. Mason
Miniature Woollystar
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s): Eriastrum diffusum ssp. jonesii
USDA Symbol: ERDI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 14 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , BlueBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: White to pale blue with yellow throat.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , NM , NV , TX , UTFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Eriastrum diffusum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eriastrum diffusum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eriastrum diffusum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-27Research By: TWC Staff