Leptosiphon pachyphyllus explained

Leptosiphon pachyphyllus (syn. Linanthus pachyphyllus) is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family, known by the common name Sierra linanthus.

Distribution and habitat

The plant is endemic to eastern California, where it grows in the Sierra Nevada, and in the Owens Valley and Glass Mountain areas to the east in the Great Basin region. Its habitat is generally open woodland and forest areas, at elevations from 1700m-2500mm (5,600feet-8,200feetm).[1]

Description

Leptosiphon pachyphyllus is a perennial herb,[2] nearly identical to its relative, Leptosiphon nuttallii, but may grow slightly larger. It produces a hairy stem 10cm-20cmcm (00inches-10inchescm) tall. It is lined with leaves, each divided into five linear lobes.

The inflorescence is a cluster of funnel-shaped white flowers with yellow throats and pale yellow tubular bases over 1cm (00inches) long. The bloom period is June through September.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leptosiphon pachyphyllus . 2023-10-30 . ucjeps.berkeley.edu.
  2. Web site: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin . 2023-10-30 . www.wildflower.org.