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Rabbit Valley gilia
Scientific Name: Aliciella caespitosa
Family: Polemoniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aliciella caespitosa - Rabbit Valley Gilia
Aliciella caespitosa, commonly known as Rabbit Valley Gilia or Wonderland Alice-flower, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the phlox family (Polemoniaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aliciella caespitosa (A. Gray) J.M. Porter
- Common Names: Rabbit Valley Gilia, Wonderland Alice-flower, Rabbit Valley Gily-flower, Boulder Mountain Gilia
- Synonym: Gilia caespitosa A. Gray
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
Rabbit Valley Gilia is a rare species restricted to scattered occurrences, notably from the northern Waterpocket Fold and Rabbit Valley in Utah. It is found on barren cliffs of sandstone at approximately 7,000 feet elevation.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.
- Forms a cushion-shaped growth habit.
- Prefers luminous places with direct sunlight.
Ecological Role
- This plant is spatially correlated with the Navajo Sandstone geologic formation.
- It may be vulnerable to over-collection in the wild due to its inherent rarity.
Conservation Status
Rabbit Valley Gilia is currently a candidate for federal listing. A Conservation Agreement is in place between the National Park Service and other federal agencies.
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database
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