Githopsis diffusa explained

Githopsis diffusa is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family known by the common name San Gabriel bluecup.[1]

It is native to California and Baja California, where it grows in open habitat on the slopes of foothills and mountains.[2]

Description

Githopsis diffusa is an annual herb forming a small clump at ground level or growing erect to a maximum height near 30 centimeters.[2] The stem may have stiff hairs and the leaves are generally small and pointed.[2]

The small, solitary flower appearing at the tip of the stem is tubular to funnel-shaped and white or purple with a white throat.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=GIDI2 USDA Plants Profile
  2. http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/get_JM_treatment.pl?2770,2803,2804 Jepson Manual