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Linanthus dianthiflorus
Linanthus dianthiflorus (Benth.) Greene
Fringed Linanthus, Fringed Desert-trumpets, Ground Linanthus, Ground-pink
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s): Linanthus dianthiflorus ssp. dianthiflorus, Linanthus dianthiflorus ssp. farinosus
USDA Symbol: LIDI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This low annual has several slender stems which are at first spreading and then erect. The plant is usually no more than 6 in. tall. Its leaves are palmately divided into threadlike segments. The phlox-like flowers, occuring singly or in small clusters, are tubular and pink, lilac or white.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Throat yellow.
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: S. CA
Native Habitat: Open, sandy places below 4000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, sandy soils.
Find 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 Linanthus dianthiflorus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Linanthus dianthiflorus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Linanthus dianthiflorus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-16Research By: TWC Staff