Plagiobothrys collinus
Cooper's Popcornflower
Also known as: Allocaryastrum collinum (Phil.) Brand +5 more
- Allocaryastrum collinum (Phil.) Brand
- Cryptantha collina (Phil.) Reiche
- Cryptantha inconspicua (Phil.) Reiche
- Eritrichium collinum Phil.
- Eritrichium inconspicuum Phil.
- Plagiobothrys collinus var. minuta (Piper) Jeps. & Hoover
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Plagiobothrys collinus (commonly known as Cooper's popcornflower) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Chile Central, Mexico Northwest
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)
Mexican Pacific Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms