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Leptosiphon nuttallii  (A. Gray) J. M. Porter & L. A. Johnson  ssp. nuttallii 
Nuttall's linanthus
Leptosiphon nuttallii ssp. nuttallii is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
also called Linanthus nuttallii ssp. nuttallii
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Parent: Leptosiphon nuttallii
Genus: Leptosiphon
Family: Polemoniaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSGilia nuttallii
PLANTSLeptodactylon nuttallii
PLANTSLeptosiphon nuttallii ssp. tenuilobus
PLANTSLinanthastrum nuttallii
JEF + PLANTSLinanthus nuttallii ssp. nuttallii
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Information about  Leptosiphon nuttallii ssp. nuttallii from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (LENUN)

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[wikipedia] Range: Leptosiphon nuttallii ssp. nuttallii the most widespread subspecies, including in the Cascade Range and Rocky Mountains.[5] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
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: 05/16/2025).