Leptosiphon nudatus facts for kids

Leptosiphon nudatus is a type of flowering plant. It is also known by its common name, Tehachapi linanthus. This plant belongs to the phlox family. It was once called Linanthus nudatus.

Where Tehachapi Linanthus Grows

This plant only grows naturally in California, USA. It is found in specific mountain areas. You can find it in the Tehachapi Mountains. It also grows in the southern parts of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Tehachapi linanthus likes to live in certain places. It grows in chaparral areas. These are places with many shrubs and bushes. It also lives in woodlands and other mountain habitats.

What Tehachapi Linanthus Looks Like

The Tehachapi linanthus is an annual herb. This means it lives for only one growing season. It has a thin stem that can grow up to 30 centimeters (about 12 inches) tall. The stem is a bit hairy.

Its leaves are also hairy. They have small glands on them. The leaves are partly divided into thin, needle-like sections. The plant's flowers grow in a cluster called an inflorescence. This cluster looks like a small head of flowers.

Each flower has a hairy white tube. This tube can be up to one centimeter long. The flowers also have white or pink petals. These petals form a corolla that is about one centimeter wide.