Purplespot gilia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Purplespot gilia |
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Gilia
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clivorum
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Gilia clivorum is a beautiful flowering plant. It is often called the purplespot gilia or many-stemmed gilia. This plant belongs to the phlox family. You can find it growing naturally in California and Arizona.
What is Purplespot Gilia?
The purplespot gilia is a common wildflower. It grows with several straight stems. These stems can reach from about 6 to 30 centimeters tall. That's like the length of a small ruler!
How to Spot This Plant
The plant has many leaves, especially near the bottom of its stems. Each leaf is divided into smaller, narrow parts. These parts look a bit like tiny spearheads.
Its Unique Flowers and Seeds
The flowers of the purplespot gilia grow in small groups. Each group has one to five flowers. These flowers are tiny, less than a centimeter long. They feel a bit hairy and sticky.
The petals of the flower can be light to dark purple or blue. The center of the flower is usually lighter. It has cool dark purple and yellow spots. After the flower blooms, it forms a small fruit. This fruit is like a tiny box, called a capsule. Inside, it holds many small seeds.
