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Uinta Basin gilia
Scientific Name: Aliciella stenothyrsa
Family: Polemoniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aliciella stenothyrsa (Uinta Basin Gilia)
Aliciella stenothyrsa, commonly known as Uinta Basin gilia, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Aliciella.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a shrub that tends to grow both in height and width, giving it a rounded shape. Consider its size and potential accessibility if planted in areas frequented by pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aliciella stenothyrsa (A. Gray) J. M. Porter
- Common Name: Uinta Basin gilia
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonym: Gilia stenothyrsa A. Gray, Ipomopsis stenothyrsa
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in the Uinta Basin, a physiographic section of the Colorado Plateaus province.
- Specific locations mentioned include Uintah, Carbon, and Duchesne counties in Utah, and areas adjacent to Colorado and Wyoming.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial forb/herb.
- Typically under 10 inches tall.
- Features white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow throat.
- Stamens extend beyond the petals, and the anthers are blue.
- Grows as an erect, rounded shrub.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Companion plants are referenced, suggesting that it can be incorporated into gardens with other species.
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- uBio
- Dave's Garden
- Garden Guides
- Utah State University (USUUB) herbarium (Uintah Basin campus)