Plant Data

Names and Taxonomy

  • Common Names: Nuttall’s Linanthus
  • Synonyms: Leptosiphon nuttallii ssp. pubescens
  • Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox)
  • Genus Information:

Habit and Size

  • Duration: perennial
  • Habit: forb, sub-shrub
  • Shape: upright
  • Size: up to 1 foot
  • Stem: hairy

Leaves

  • Color: green
  • Shape: linear, needle-like, 5 lobed
  • Edge: smooth
  • Arrangement: opposite
  • Leaf Retention:

Flowers and Fruit

  • Sex: monoecious
  • Flower Color:
  • Flower Size: 1/2" (1 cm)
  • Number of Petals: 5
  • Bloom: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  • Fruit: capsule

Habitat and Growing Conditions

  • Water Use: low
  • Light: sunny
  • Soil: sand, gravel
  • Habitat: Open, rocky slopes, dry flats, openings in forests

Distribution

  • Distribution:
  • Seen: NV, Mount Charleston
  • Elevation: 1600- 7200 feet (490-2200 m)

Photographs

Nuttall’s Linanthus (Leptosiphon nuttallii ssp. pubescens)

Mount Charleston, Nevada