Leptosiphon lemmonii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Leptosiphon lemmonii |
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Leptosiphon
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lemmonii
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Linanthus lemmonii |
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Leptosiphon lemmonii, also known as Lemmon's linanthus, is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the phlox family. Sometimes, people call it Linanthus lemmonii, which is another name for it.
This plant grows naturally in southern California, USA. You can also find it in northern Baja California, Mexico. It likes dry areas.
Where It Grows
Lemmon's linanthus lives in several different places. It grows in dry inland chaparral areas. You can also find it in oak forests.
It likes the edges of the Colorado Desert chaparral. This plant also grows in Yellow pine forest areas. It usually lives in places below 1,900 meters (about 6,200 feet) in height.
What It Looks Like
Leptosiphon lemmonii is a small plant. It is an annual herb, which means it lives for only one year. It has a thin stem that grows up to about 15 centimeters (6 inches) tall.
The plant's stem is a bit hairy and sticky. Its leaves are divided into thin, needle-like parts. Each part is only a few millimeters long.
The Flowers
The flowers of Lemmon's linanthus grow in small groups. They have special leaves called bracts nearby. These bracts look a lot like the plant's regular leaves.
Each flower is very small. Its petals are only 2 or 3 millimeters long. They are usually white or cream-colored. The center of the flower often turns yellow and orange. Sometimes, you might see maroon spots too. This plant blooms from April to June.
