Gilia achilleifolia

Gilia achilleifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Polemoniaceae
Genus: Gilia
Species: G. achilleifolia
Binomial name
Gilia achilleifolia
Benth.

The annual flowering plant Gilia achilleifolia is known commonly as California gilia, California gily-flower,[1] and blue gilia. It is native to California but grows in other areas of North America where it has been introduced.

The plant is erect with long stems that bear bunches of funnel-shaped lavender flowers. It is a member of the phlox family.

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