Plagiobothrys
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 Plagiobothrys scouleri var. hispidulus
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Plagiobothrys is a genus of flowering plants known commonly as popcornflowers. These are small herbaceous plants which bear tiny white or yellow flowers. Their fruits are nutlets. These plants are found in western North and South America. Of the approximately 65 species described, more than 15 are endemic to California.
Selected species:
- Plagiobothrys arizonicus - Arizona popcornflower
- Plagiobothrys chorisianus - artist's popcornflower
- Plagiobothrys figuratus - fragrant popcornflower
- Plagiobothrys hirtus - rough popcornflower
- Plagiobothrys hispidus - Cascade popcornflower
- Plagiobothrys infectivus - dye popcornflower
- Plagiobothrys jonesii - Mojave popcornflower
- Plagiobothrys mollis - soft popcornflower
- Plagiobothrys nothofulvus - rusty popcornflower
- Plagiobothrys scouleri - Scouler's popcornflower
- Plagiobothrys tenellus - Pacific popcornflower
