Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica
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Family: Onagraceae · Type: Herb · Native
Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica is a native California herb in the Onagraceae family, recognized by found only in se Imperial County at 70-300m elevation.
Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica is a California native annual found in southeastern Sonoran Desert regions of Imperial County on rocky slopes and flats at elevations of 70 to 300 meters. Flowering from March to April, this plant produces delicate flowers with petals 3 to 8 millimeters long, generally marked with distinctive red dots that fade over time. Growing with spreading hairs and slender stems, it develops elongated fruits 18 to 60 millimeters in length. Its leaves and stems have a sparse, wispy character with spreading hair coverage. The fruit develops on short pedicels 2.5 to 5 millimeters long, giving the plant a delicate, airy appearance.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Geographically isolated; found only in se Imperial County at 70-300m elevation
Habitat and range
Habitat: Rocky slopes and flats
Elevation: 70-300 m
Outside California: southwestern Arizona
Bloom period
Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica blooms Mar-Apr.
How to tell it apart
vs Eremothera: Chylismia has yellow flowers; Eremothera has white, pink, or red flowers that open at night.; vs Camissonia: Chylismia leaves are mostly basal and dandelion-like; Camissonia has narrow leaves up the stem.; vs Camissoniopsis: Chylismia has dandelion-like basal leaves; Camissoniopsis has lance-shaped leaves along the stem.; vs Eulobus: Chylismia has basal dandelion-like leaves; Eulobus has elegant wand-like stems with red-flecked petals.; vs Oenothera: Chylismia has dandelion-like basal leaves; Oenothera is typically a robust tall plant with 4-lobed stigma.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica native to California?
Yes. Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica bloom?
Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica blooms Mar-Apr.
What plant family does Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica belong to?
Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica is in the Onagraceae family, genus Chylismia.
What habitat does Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica grow in?
Chylismia brevipes subsp. arizonica grows in Rocky slopes and flats.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-07
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