Githopsis diffusa subsp. candida

Family: Campanulaceae · Type: annual · Native

Githopsis diffusa subsp. candida is a California native annual found in the Peninsular Ranges in chaparral and burned areas, typically on serpentine soils at elevations of 480 to 1,700 meters. Flowering from May to June, this delicate plant produces white to pale pink flowers with widely funnel-shaped corollas 5 to 7.5 millimeters long. Growing with slender stems 4 to 20 centimeters tall and upper stems less than 1 millimeter wide, it forms compact clusters in disturbed or recently burned landscapes. Its small leaves measure 6 to 13 millimeters long, complementing the plant's delicate structure. The flower bracts range from 4 to 10 millimeters, adding to its subtle botanical charm.

Habitat: Chaparral, burned areas, generally on serpentine or similar soils

Bloom period: May-Jun

Elevation: 480-1700 m

Bioregions: PR

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