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Leptosiphon filipes  (Benth.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson
Thread linanthus
Leptosiphon filipes is an annual herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
also called Linanthus filipes
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Genus: Leptosiphon
Family: Polemoniaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Habitat: slopes

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
JEF + PLANTSLinanthus filipes
Information about  Leptosiphon filipes from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (LEFI14)

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[wildflower.org] Characteristics, Bloom Info, Habitat, Range: Plant Characteristics Duration: Annual Habit: Herb Fruit Type: Capsule Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall. Bloom Information Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow , Violet Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul Distribution USA: CA Native Habitat: Openings in woodlands. (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: 04/23/2024).