Phlox nivalis
Trailing Phlox
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polemoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Phlox nivalis (commonly known as Trailing Phlox) is a shrub belonging to the Polemoniaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia
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)
Colorado
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms