Microsteris gracilis var. gracilis
Slender Phlox
Also known as: Eutoca gracilis Griseb. ex Brand +1 more
- Eutoca gracilis Griseb. ex Brand
- Gilia gracilis subsp. eugracilis Brand
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Polemoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to North America and South America, Microsteris gracilis var. gracilis (commonly known as Slender Phlox) is an annual belonging to the Polemoniaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Microsteris gracilis, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
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, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Peru, South Dakota, 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
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