Little gilia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little gilia |
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| Scientific classification | |
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Gilia
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| Species: |
minor
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Gilia minor is a type of pretty flowering plant. It belongs to the phlox family. People often call it the little gilia because it's quite small.
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About the Little Gilia Plant
Where Does Little Gilia Grow?
This wildflower naturally grows in the Mojave Desert. It can also be found in the Santa Lucia Mountains. These mountains are along the central-southern coast of California.
What Does Little Gilia Look Like?
Stems and Leaves
The little gilia plant has short stems. They branch out and spread, growing up to 20 centimeters long. Most of its leaves grow in a circle close to the ground. This circle of leaves is called a basal rosette. Some leaves are also spread out along the stems. The plant might have a fuzzy, white, cobweb-like covering. It can also have tiny hair-like glands.
Flowers
The plant's flowers grow in a group called an inflorescence. Each flower is very small, less than one centimeter wide. They are a bright lavender color. The center of the flower, called the throat, is white or yellowish. It often has purple lines. The flower's style and stamens stick out a little bit. These parts are important for the plant's reproduction.
