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Leptosiphon floribundus  (A. Gray) J. M. Porter & L. A. Johnson  ssp. glaber  (R. Patt.) J. M. Porter & L. A. Johnson
Smooth many flowered linanthus
Leptosiphon floribundus ssp. glaber is a perennial herb that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
also called Linanthus floribundus ssp. glaber
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Parent: Leptosiphon floribundus
Genus: Leptosiphon
Family: Polemoniaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF
Alternate Names:
JEFLinanthus floribundus ssp. glaber
PLANTSLeptosiphon floribundum ssp. glaber
Information about  Leptosiphon floribundus ssp. glaber from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
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[wildflower.org] Characteristics, Bloom Info, Habitat: Plant Characteristics Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb , Subshrub Fruit Type: Capsule Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall. Bloom Information Bloom Color: White , Yellow Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug Distribution USA: CA Native Habitat: Open, wooded areas. (link added 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]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/17/2025).