Microsteris gracilis
Pink Microsteris, Pink Twink
Other regional names: Slender False Phlox +1 more
- Slender False Phlox
- Slender Phlox
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polemoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Microsteris gracilis (commonly known as Pink Microsteris or Pink Twink) is an annual belonging to the Polemoniaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Bolivia, British Columbia, California, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Colorado, Idaho, Juan Fernández Is., Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Peru, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Yukon
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alaska, Germany, Illinois, New York
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms