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broadleaf gilia

Scientific Name: Aliciella latifolia ssp. imperialis

Family: Polemoniaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Broad-leaf Gilia (Aliciella latifolia)

Broad-leaf Gilia, scientifically known as Aliciella latifolia, is an annual forb belonging to the Polemoniaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is an annual forb, meaning it has a non-woody structure.
  • The plant has broad basal leaves.
  • The plant has flowers with five petals.
  • The plant should be in a place where they are sheltered by the wind.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is an annual forb, meaning it has a non-woody structure.
  • The plant has broad basal leaves.
  • The plant has flowers with five petals.
  • The plant should be in a place where they are sheltered by the wind.

Common Names

  • Broad-leaf Gilia
  • Broadleaf Gilia
  • Broad-leaf Gily-flower

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aliciella latifolia (S. Watson) J.M. Porter
  • Family: Polemoniaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species, Subspecies
  • Accepted Name: Aliciella latifolia ssp.
  • Synonyms:
    • Gilia latifolia S. Watson
    • Gilia latifolia S. Watson var. latifolia
    • Gilia latifolia

Distribution and Habitat

  • Broadleaf Gilia is found in washes and bajadas.
  • Specific locations mentioned include:
    • Mecca Hills, California
    • Sheep Hole Oasis, California
    • Anza Borrego
    • Truckhaven Rocks area
    • Arizona
    • Coronado National Forest
    • Mount Graham
    • Death Valley National Park
    • Mojave Desert, California
    • United States Department of Agriculture. Plantilla:Plantae Mundi/Lugares/Arizona
    • United States Department of Agriculture. Plantilla:Plantae Mundi/Lugares/California

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Life Form: Forb, annual
  • Habit: Herb
  • Duration: Annual
  • Leaves: Broad, basal, simple, green with red edges
  • Flowers: Pink, five petals, borne on a stalk
  • Spines: Spineless
  • Flowering Period: March to May

Quirky Facts

  • Many plants have been named after Alice Eastwood, including Aliciella latifolia.

Resources and Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • CalPhotos