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Linanthus caespitosus

Mat Prickly Phlox, Matted Prickly Phlox
Also known as: Gilia pungens var. caespitosa (Nutt.) A.Gray +1 more
  • Gilia pungens var. caespitosa (Nutt.) A.Gray
  • Leptodactylon caespitosum Nutt.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Polemoniaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Linanthus caespitosus (commonly known as Mat Prickly Phlox or Matted Prickly-Phlox) is a shrub belonging to the Polemoniaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming

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