Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
orcuttii
ID:
1100345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Parry) Jeps.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. Pl. Calif. : 804 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099683

Common Names

  • Orcutt's Linanthus
  • Orcutt Linanthus
  • Linanthus Orcuttii

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Description

Linanthus orcuttii (also called Orcutt'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 orcuttii 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

Linanthus orcuttii has white to pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Linanthus orcuttii

Linanthus orcuttii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25800297: Based on the initial data import
Charles Christopher Parry (1823-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parry' in the authors string.
Willis Linn Jepson (1867-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeps.' in the authors string.