Biology:Gilia achilleifolia

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Gilia achilleifolia
Gilia achilleifolia NPS.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Polemoniaceae
Genus: Gilia
Species:
G. achilleifolia
Binomial name
Gilia achilleifolia
Benth.

The annual flowering plant Gilia achilleifolia is known commonly as California gilia, California gily-flower,[1] and blue gilia. It is native to California but grows in other areas of North America where it has been introduced.

The plant is erect with long stems that bear bunches of funnel-shaped lavender flowers. It is a member of the phlox family.

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q5561812 entry