Manyleaf gilia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Manyleaf gilia |
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Gilia
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millefoliata
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Gilia millefoliata is a type of flowering plant. It is also known as the manyleaf gilia. This plant belongs to the phlox family. It grows naturally along the coast of Oregon and northern California. You can often find it in sandy areas like sand dunes.
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What Does Manyleaf Gilia Look Like?
The manyleaf gilia is a beautiful wildflower. It grows a stem that branches out. This stem can reach up to 30 centimeters (about 12 inches) tall. The stem is usually dark green. It can also have some red parts.
Stems and Leaves
The stem is covered in many tiny, sticky hairs. These are called glandular hairs. They produce a sticky liquid. This liquid can make the plant smell a bit like a skunk. Most of the plant's thick leaves grow in a circle close to the ground. This circle of leaves is called a basal rosette. Some leaves are also found spread out along the stem.
Flowers and Fruit
The flowers grow in small groups. You can find these groups at the ends of the stem branches. Each flower is small, about one centimeter (less than half an inch) across. The flowers are usually lavender or purple. They have a white or yellowish center. This center often has purple spots. After the flower blooms, it produces a small fruit. This fruit is a small, round pod called a capsule. It is also about one centimeter wide.
Where Does Manyleaf Gilia Grow?
This plant is native to a specific area. It grows naturally along the coastline of Oregon. It is also found in northern California. Manyleaf gilia loves sandy places. You can often spot it growing in sand dune habitats.
