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staining collomia
Scientific Name: Collomia tinctoria
Family: Polemoniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Collomia tinctoria (Staining Collomia)
Collomia tinctoria, commonly known as staining collomia or yellow-staining collomia, is a flowering plant belonging to the phlox family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Collomia tinctoria Kellogg
- Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Common Names: Staining collomia, yellow-staining collomia, yellow-staining mountain-trumpet
Distribution and Habitat
- Collomia tinctoria is native to the western United States.
- It has been observed in locations such as the Malheur National Forest, Klickitat County, Washington, and the Modoc National Forest in California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is an annual herb.
- The plant features branched stems that can reach up to 15 cm in height.
- Its leaves are alternate and linear, measuring 1-5 cm in length with entire margins.
- The foliage is coated with glands.
- Flowers appear 2-3 at each leaf axil.
- Blooms typically occur from June to August.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "staining collomia" alludes to a yellow staining ability.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Collomia tinctoria.
- The Consortium of California Herbaria also holds information on Collomia tinctoria.
- CalPhotos offers photos of Collomia tinctoria.