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variableleaf collomia
Scientific Name: Collomia heterophylla
Family: Polemoniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Variable-leaf Collomia (Collomia heterophylla)
Collomia heterophylla, commonly known as variable-leaf collomia, is a flowering plant belonging to the phlox family.
Considerations for Pets
- The leaves are described as hairy and slightly glandular.
Considerations for Children
- The leaves are described as hairy and slightly glandular.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Collomia heterophylla Douglas ex Hook.
- Common Name: Variable-leaf collomia
- Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
- Synonyms: Varied-leaf Mountain Trumpet, Vari-leaved Collomia, Variable Leaf Mountaintrumpet, Varied-leaf Collomia.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America.
- Found in shady places in chaparral, open mixed woodland, and oak woodland.
Morphological Characteristics
- Leaves are hairy, with lower leaves lobed and upper leaves less lobed or entire.
- Flowers are trumpet-shaped, pink or lavender, with five lobes.
- Erect annual that can grow up to 3 feet tall.
Other Collomia Species Mentioned:
- Collomia larsenii
- Collomia linearis
- Collomia grandiflora
- Collomia macrocalyx
- Collomia wilkenii
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in conjunction with graminoids (grasses) and how their distribution and abundance can vary by site, elevation, and season.
Further Information
- USDA Plants database
- CalPhotos