California Prickly-phlox (Leptodactylon californicum)

Global Rank: T3 - Vulnerable
Legal Status: N/A
Family: Polemoniaceae
State: CA
Nature Serve ID: 149087
Lifeform: Subshrub, Forb/herb
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Where is California Prickly-phlox (Leptodactylon californicum) located in the wild?

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California Prickly-phlox can historically be found in California

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Assigned 06/13/17

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California Prickly-phlox (Leptodactylon californicum) Characteristics

Nomenclature

Taxon	Leptodactylon californicum
Authority	Hook. & Arn.
Family	Polemoniaceae
CPC Number	11537
ITIS	31230
USDA	LECA7
Duration	Perennial
Common Names	California prickly phlox
Associated Scientific Names	Leptodactylon californicum \| Leptodactylon californicum subsp. californicum \| Leptodactylon californicum subsp. glandulosum
Distribution

State Rank

State	State Rank
California	SNR

Ecological Relationships

Photos

Linanthus californicus—Prickly phlox. A Southern California native found largely in the Tranverse Ranges where it is uncommon. The leaves are truly prickly. Photographed at Regional Parks Botanic Garden located in Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley, CA. Photo Credit: John Rusk © 2013

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