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Giliastrum acerosum
Giliastrum acerosum (A. Gray) Rydb.
Bluebowls, Prickleleaf Gilia
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s): Gilia acerosa, Gilia rigidula ssp. acerosa, Gilia rigidula var. acerosa, Giliastrum rigidulum ssp. acerosum
USDA Symbol: GIAC4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This is not more than 4 inches high and has almost no leaves, with a blossom just over 1 inch across. The flower has 5 petals and is deep blue with a cream-colored center. The petals are united at the base to form a short tube, with lobes 1/3-5/8 inch long. There are 5 stamens and 1 pistil. Under more favorable conditions it grows up to 12 inches tall and has finely dissected leaves (248).
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall, usually shorter.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , BlueBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , KS , NM , OK , TXBibliography
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. LoughmillerSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Giliastrum acerosum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Giliastrum acerosum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Giliastrum acerosum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-27Research By: TWC Staff