Eremogone cliftonii explained

Eremogone cliftoniii is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae known by the common name Clifton's eremogone. It is endemic to California, where it is known from 27[1] to 33[2] occurrences in Butte and Plumas Counties. It occurs in forests and chaparral habitat on weathered granite soils. Although limited in distribution it may be relatively abundant where it does occur.[2] The plant was only described to science in 2007.[3]

This is a perennial herb with small, threadlike, pointed leaves up to 6 centimeters long. The terminal inflorescence is a cluster of flowers with petals 1 to 2 centimeters long.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.rareplants.cnps.org/detail/3334.html California Native Plant Society Rare Plant Profile
  2. http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe?searchName=Eremogone+cliftonii The Nature Conservancy
  3. Rabeler, R. K. and R. L. Hartman. (2007). Eremogone cliftonii (Caryophyllaceae), a new species from California. MadroƱo 54(4) 329-333.