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Aliciella penstemonoides
Aliciella penstemonoides (M.E. Jones) J.M. Porter
Black Canyon Gilia, Black Canyon Gily-flower, Black Canyon Cheat Gily-flower
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s): Gilia penstemonoides
USDA Symbol: ALPE11
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial , BiennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Lavender to blue, sometimes white.
Distribution
USA: CONative Habitat: Rocky ledges, crevices, cliff faces, canyon walls.
Bibliography
Bibref 1817 - Flora of Colorado (2015) Ackerfield, J.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Aliciella penstemonoides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Aliciella penstemonoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aliciella penstemonoides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-28Research By: CBR