Chorizanthe fimbriata
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Chorizanthe fimbriata, (Fringed spineflower) is a low-lying and spreading 1-3.5 dm annual plant in the Polygonaceae family the buckwheats. It is a member of the genus Chorizanthe, the spineflowers and is native to southern regions of California.
[edit] Two varieties
The species can be found in the Peninsular Ranges and the San Jacinto Mountains of California. There are two varieties of the Fringed spineflower:
- Chorizanthe fimbriata var. fimbriata
- Chorizanthe fimbriata var. laciniata
It contains small wonderful star-shaped 5-lobed reddish-purple flowers.
[edit] References
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA: NRCS: Plants Profile Chorizanthe fimbriata
- Images at CalPhotos archive; Plant form photo in full bloom, direct sun
[edit] External links
- Chorizanthe fimbriata synopsis at Flora of North America
- Chorizanthe fimbriata at LBJ Wildflower Center
- Photo-High Res--(Close-up of Flower); Article; Main Article - "San Diego County Wildflowers"
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