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Mussentuchit Creek gilia
Scientific Name: Aliciella tenuis
Family: Polemoniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aliciella tenuis (Mussentuchit Creek Gilia)
Explore the fascinating world of Aliciella tenuis, a rare and delicate flowering plant also known as Mussentuchit Creek Gilia.
Common Names and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aliciella tenuis (F.G. Sm. & Neese) J.M. Porter
- Common Names: Mussentuchit Creek Gilia, Mussentuchit Gilia
Taxonomy and Classification
- Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
- Kingdom: (Not specified in text, but implied as Plantae)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Gilia tenuis F.G. Sm. & Neese or F.J. Sm. & Neese
Distribution and Habitat
- Aliciella tenuis is found in Utah, specifically near Mussentuchit Creek, a tributary of Last Chance Creek. One specific location mentioned is the head of Mussentuchit Creek, approximately 0.9 miles west of the Emery County line and 6.8 air miles south of Fremont Junction in Sevier County, Utah.
- It is considered a rare upland forb species.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Aliciella tenuis is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.
- Leaves, stems, and flower stalks are densely glandular-puberulent, often with sand grains adhering to them.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions that the FWS (likely the Fish and Wildlife Service) was petitioned to list Mussentuchit Gilia as threatened in the 1980s.
Additional Resources
- Encyclopedia of Life: Provides information on Aliciella tenuis.
- World Plants: Features details on Aliciella tenuis.
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, including plant information.
- Garden Guides: Offers information on the Mussentuchit Creek Gilia and gardening.
- International Plant Names Index