Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
1100338

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Mason

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Madroño 9: 251 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099676

Common Names

  • Killip's Linanthus
  • Killip Linanthus
  • Linanthus Killipii

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Description

Linanthus killipii (also called Killip's Linanthus, among many other common names) is an 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 killipii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linanthus killipii is a white or yellowish-white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Where to Find Linanthus killipii

Linanthus killipii can be found in the United States in 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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