Fineflower gilia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fineflower gilia |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus: | Gilia |
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G. leptantha
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| Gilia leptantha Parish
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The Gilia leptantha is a pretty flowering plant. People often call it the fineflower gilia. It belongs to the phlox family.
This plant grows naturally in California and southern Nevada. You can find it in open areas like mountains and deserts.
What Does Fineflower Gilia Look Like?
The fineflower gilia is a small plant. It usually stands upright. Its stem can feel a bit sticky, which means it's "glandular." Sometimes, it has fine, web-like hairs on its stem.
Leaves and Stems
The leaves of this plant grow in a circle. They are close to the ground, like a rose. Each leaf is deeply cut into many smaller parts.
Flowers
At the top of the stem, you'll see a cluster of flowers. These flowers are usually pink or light purple. They have yellow and white colors inside, near the center. The bottom part of each flower is a thin, sticky tube.
