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serpentine collomia

Scientific Name: Collomia diversifolia

Family: Polemoniaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Collomia diversifolia - Serpentine Collomia

Collomia diversifolia is a flowering plant belonging to the phlox family (Polemoniaceae) and is commonly known as serpentine collomia.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Collomia diversifolia Greene
  • Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: Collomia diversifolia E. Greene

Distribution and Habitat

  • Collomia diversifolia is endemic to California.
  • It is found in serpentine soils, which are harsh and support a unique array of plant life.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Collomia diversifolia is a dicot and an annual herb.

Ecological Role

  • The text mentions that Collomia diversifolia is found in serpentine chaparral habitats.
  • It is a species of special status, being rare in the areas where it is found.

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Collomia diversifolia.
  • Additional information is available from the USDA PLANTS database.