Leptosiphon floribundus subsp. hallii

Santa rosa mountains leptosiphon, Santa Rosa Mountains Leptosiphon

Family: Polemoniaceae · Type: perennial · Native

Conservation status: CNPS 1B.3

Santa rosa mountains leptosiphon is a rare (CNPS 1B.3) California native perennial found in the eastern Peninsular Ranges in Santa Rosa Mountains desert canyons at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters. Flowering from April to May, this plant produces delicate white to pale pink flowers in small clusters. Growing with slender stems 10 to 30 centimeters tall, it forms a compact and delicate form. Its leaves are uniquely characterized by smooth surfaces with narrow lobes that are nearly absent. The plant's glabrous (smooth) stems and foliage contribute to its subtle, elegant appearance in harsh desert canyon environments.

Habitat: Desert canyons

Bloom period: Apr-May

Elevation: 1000-2000 m

Bioregions: e PR (Santa Rosa Mtns).

California counties: Riverside, San Diego

Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Jepson eFlora, Cal-IPC, and more.