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dainty gilia
Scientific Name: Aliciella micromeria
Family: Polemoniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Aliciella micromeria - Dainty Gilia
Aliciella micromeria, commonly known as Dainty Gilia, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the phlox family (Polemoniaceae). It's a small, delicate annual herb found in specific regions of North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aliciella micromeria (A. Gray) J.M. Porter
- Common Name: Dainty Gilia
- Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Gilia micromeria A. Gray
- Gilia leptomeria var. micromeria (A. Gray) Cronquist
- Gilia leptomeria ssp. micromeria (A. Gray) H. Mason & A.D. Grant
Distribution and Habitat
Aliciella micromeria is native to California. It is also found in other parts of the United States, including Nevada. It often grows in sandy or gravelly soils.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Aliciella micromeria is an annual forb/herb, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year and is a non-woody plant.