California Spineflower

Carried by 0 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

California Spineflower (Mucronea californica) is a rare native annual herb that grows in southern and central California. It tends to grow in sandy places, at elevations from 0-4600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

1 - 19 in Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Soil drainage

Fast

Natural setting

Site type

Sandy places

Plant communities

Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Coastal Strand, Foothill Woodland, Northern Coastal Scrub, Valley Grassland

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 0 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Small Blue

Philotiella speciosa

Alternative names

Common names:

California Spineflower

Sources

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