Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
dichotomus
ID:
1100332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 19: t. 1622 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099670

Common Names

  • Dichotomous Linanthus
  • Linanthus Dichotomus
  • Dichotomus Linanthus

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Description

Linanthus dichotomus (also called Twin-Flowered Linanthus, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to California and grows in dry, open areas such as chaparral and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Linanthus dichotomus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linanthus dichotomus sub. pattersonii J.M.Porter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linanthus dichotomus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Linanthus dichotomus

Linanthus dichotomus is native to the United States and is found in the western regions of the country, including California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

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