Gilia tricolor explained

Gilia tricolor (bird's-eyes, bird's-eye gilia, tricolor gilia) is an annual flowering plant in the phlox family (Polemoniaceae).[1]

Range and habitat

It is native to the Central Valley and foothills of the Sierra Nevada and Coast Ranges in California.[1] Its native habitats include open, grassy plains and slopes below 2000feet.[2]

Description

Inflorescence and fruit

Flowers have 5 green sepals and 5 bell-shaped fused petals, which are blue-violet at the end, descending to purple spots over yellow throats, hence the three for "tri".[1]

Human uses

Seeds of this plant are sold online as a garden flower.[3]

Subspecies

External links

Notes and References

  1. Sierra Nevada Wildflowers, Karen Wiese, 2013, p. 49
  2. Web site: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin. 2021-12-26. www.wildflower.org.
  3. Web site: GiliaTricolor Bird's Eye Drought Resistant Flower Seed for Xeriscape Gardening .