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Synthyris missurica ssp. missurica
Synthyris missurica (Raf.) Pennell ssp. missurica
Kitten Tails, Tailed Kittentails
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family)
Synonym(s): Synthyris missurica var. major, Synthyris reniformis var. major
USDA Symbol: SYMIM2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , MT , OR , WANative Habitat: Moist forests.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Synthyris missurica ssp. missurica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Synthyris missurica ssp. missurica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Synthyris missurica ssp. missurica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-09Research By: CBR