Plagiobothrys figuratus

Plagiobothrys figuratus

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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: (unplaced)
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Plagiobothrys
Species: P. figuratus
Binomial name
Plagiobothrys figuratus
(Piper) I.M.Johnst. ex M.Peck

Plagiobothrys figuratus is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common name fragrant popcornflower. It is native to western North America from southern British Columbia to southwestern Oregon,[1] and it can also be found in areas east such as Michigan and Illinois.[2][3]

One rare subspecies, ssp. corallicarpus, is endemic to Oregon.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Plagiobothrys figuratus ssp. corallicarpus. Center for Plant Conservation.
  2. Plagiobothrys figuratus. The Nature Conservancy.
  3. Plagiobothrys figuratus. USDA Plants Profile.
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