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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.