Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta
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Family: Polemoniaceae · Type: Herb · Native
Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta is a native California herb in the Polemoniaceae family, recognized by exserted tube and wide V-shaped throat.
Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta is a California native annual found in central Sierra Nevada Mountains, Tehachapi Mountains, and eastern Mojave Desert in sandy desert flats at elevations of 650 to 2,100 meters. Flowering from March to June, this plant produces delicate white flowers with lavender-tipped petals and a distinctive purple and white throat that is yellow-spotted. Growing with spreading to erect stems, it forms a compact plant typically 10 to 30 centimeters tall. Its flowers feature a corolla 10 to 20 millimeters long with a complex color pattern, including a purple lower half transitioning to white with yellow spots. The stamens and style extend beyond the flower's throat, creating an elegant botanical display.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: 28 sympatric species - distinguished by exserted tube and wide V-shaped throat
Habitat and range
Habitat: Sandy desert flats
Elevation: 650-2100 m
California counties: San Bernardino, Kern, Los Angeles, Tulare, Inyo, San Luis Obispo, Mono, San Diego, Ventura
Bloom period
Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta blooms Mar-Jun.
How to tell it apart
vs Saltugilia: Gilia has white cobwebby or sharply bent hairs; Saltugilia has translucent, barely glandular hairs.; vs Navarretia: Gilia has cobwebby/bent hairs; Navarretia has very short uniform glandular hairs and spiny flower heads.; vs Phacelia: Gilia has white cobwebby hairs; Phacelia has coiled flower clusters and straight bristly hairs.; vs Allophyllum: Gilia has white cobwebby or bent hairs; Allophyllum has long fuzzy glandular hairs.; vs Aliciella: Gilia has funnel-shaped flowers; Aliciella has wheel-shaped flowers with spreading lobes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta native to California?
Yes. Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta bloom?
Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta blooms Mar-Jun.
Where in California does Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta grow?
Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta occurs in San Bernardino, Kern, Los Angeles, Tulare, Inyo, San Luis Obispo, Mono, San Diego and other counties, at elevations of 650-2100 m.
What plant family does Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta belong to?
Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta is in the Polemoniaceae family, genus Gilia.
What habitat does Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta grow in?
Gilia brecciarum subsp. neglecta grows in Sandy desert flats.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-07
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