Nemacladus eastwoodiae
Eastwood's nemacladus
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Family: Campanulaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Nemacladus eastwoodiae (Eastwood's nemacladus) is a native California annual in the Campanulaceae family, recognized by NONE sympatric - geographically isolated.
Eastwood's nemacladus is a California native annual found in the Mojave Desert regions in sandy washes, rocky slopes, and Joshua tree woodlands at elevations of 900 to 2,200 meters. Flowering from April to June, this delicate plant produces white to cream-colored flowers with yellow at the base and tips, tiny and intricate. Growing with erect branching stems 8 to 12 centimeters tall, it forms a slender and delicate structure. Its small diamond-shaped leaves are 3 to 6 millimeters long, sharply but shallowly toothed, with a narrowed base. The fruit is a small spherical structure 1 to 2 millimeters long, containing tiny net-like seeds.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: NONE sympatric - geographically isolated
Habitat and range
Habitat: Sandy washes, rocky slopes, Joshua tree woodlands, creosote bush scrub
Elevation: 900-2200 m
Outside California: Nev
Bloom period
Nemacladus eastwoodiae blooms Apr-Jun.
How to tell it apart
vs Hesperolinon: Hesperolinon has 5 separate styles and round petals; Nemacladus has fused stamens and irregular flowers.; vs Legenere: Legenere has white flowers in wet areas; Nemacladus has colored flowers in dry desert habitats.; vs Porterella: Porterella grows in wet areas; Nemacladus is a desert specialist of dry sandy soils.; vs Lobelia: Lobelia grows in wet areas with ridged lower lips; Nemacladus thrives in dry deserts.; vs Downingia: Downingia grows in vernal pools; Nemacladus grows in dry desert sands and gravels.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nemacladus eastwoodiae native to California?
Yes. Nemacladus eastwoodiae is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Nemacladus eastwoodiae bloom?
Nemacladus eastwoodiae blooms Apr-Jun.
What plant family does Nemacladus eastwoodiae belong to?
Nemacladus eastwoodiae is in the Campanulaceae family, genus Nemacladus.
What habitat does Nemacladus eastwoodiae grow in?
Nemacladus eastwoodiae grows in Sandy washes, rocky slopes, Joshua tree woodlands, creosote bush scrub.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-09-30
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