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Leptosiphon pygmaeus  (Brand) J. M. Porter & L. A. Johnson
Pygmy linanthus
Leptosiphon pygmaeus is an annual herb that is native to California.
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Genus: Leptosiphon
Family: Polemoniaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
ICPNLinanthus pygmaeus
Information about  Leptosiphon pygmaeus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (LEPY4)

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[wikipedia] Description, Subspecies: Leptosiphon pygmaeus is a petite annual herb growing 2 to 30 centimetres (0.79 to 11.81 in) high. It has tiny threadlike leaves. The inflorescence is an open array of minute light to deep pink flowers 7 to 10 millimetres (0.28 to 0.39 in) wide, with rich yellow throats. The bloom period is March to July. Subspecies Leptosiphon pygmaeus subsp. continentalis mainland distribution in coastal ranges.[2] Leptosiphon pygmaeus subsp. pygmaeus Pygmy desert-gold, endemic to coastal sage scrub on San Clemente Island (California) and Guadalupe Island (Baja California).[3] It is a Critically endangered species.[4] (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


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Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2024).