Collinsia heterophylla var. heterophylla
Purple Chinese Houses
Also known as: Collinsia bicolor subsp. alba T.Moore +2 more
- Collinsia bicolor subsp. alba T.Moore
- Collinsia bicolor subsp. candidissima T.Moore
- Collinsia bicolor var. typica Newsom
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in North America, Collinsia heterophylla var. heterophylla (commonly known as purple Chinese houses) is an annual belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Collinsia heterophylla, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain, Illinois
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