Linanthus dichotomus subsp. pattersonii

Family: Polemoniaceae · Type: annual · Native

Patterson's linanthus is a California native annual found in southern desert and chaparral regions at elevations below 1,700 meters. Flowering from April to June, this plant produces delicate pale flowers with a distinctive evening-blooming habit, opening in the late afternoon and closing during daylight hours. Growing as a slender, branching herb with thin stems that spread in a forked or dichotomous pattern, it forms delicate low-growing clusters across arid landscapes. Its small leaves are typically finely divided and positioned along the branching stems, contributing to its delicate appearance. When in full bloom, the flowers feature a notable corolla tube 7 to 10 millimeters long, creating an ethereal presence in its desert and chaparral habitats.

Habitat: Chaparral, desert

Bloom period: Apr-Jun

Elevation: < 1700 m

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