Mojave linanthus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mojave linanthus |
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| Scientific classification | |
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Leptosiphon
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breviculus
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Linanthus breviculus |
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The Leptosiphon breviculus, also called the Mojave linanthus, is a beautiful flowering plant. It belongs to the phlox family. This plant is special because it grows naturally only in California. You can find it in the dry Mojave Desert and in nearby mountain areas called the Transverse Ranges.
About the Mojave Linanthus
The Mojave linanthus is an annual herb. This means it grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies all within one year. It's a plant that lives for just one season.
What it Looks Like
This plant has a thin, hairy stem. It can grow to be about 10 to 25 centimeters tall. That's roughly the length of a ruler.
Its leaves are also hairy. They grow in pairs opposite each other on the stem. Each leaf is divided into very narrow, needle-like parts. These parts are usually 3 to 10 millimeters long.
At the top of the stem, you'll find its flowers. There can be one or more flowers grouped together. Each flower is about one centimeter wide. They can be white, pink, or blue. The center of each flower has a pretty purple color.
Where it Grows
The Mojave linanthus loves dry places. It grows in deserts and dry mountain areas. You can find it in the Mojave Desert and the Transverse Ranges of California. These areas include parts of the San Bernardino Mountains and San Gabriel Mountains.
When it Flowers
This plant brightens up the desert during the warmer months. The Mojave linanthus typically flowers from May through August.
