Leptosiphon bicolor [SEP] parent taxon
Leptosiphon bicolor
Leptosiphon bicolor (syn. "Linanthus bicolor"), known as true babystars, is a low annual flowering plant with clumps of needle-like leaves. Populations often contain both white-flowered and pink-flowered plants. It is native to the west coast of North America from northern Baja California to southern British Columbia.
External links.
- Calflora Database: "Leptosiphon bicolor" (True babystars)
- Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of "Leptosiphon bicolor"
- UC CalPhotos
throats. This plant is similar to its relative, true babystars ("Leptosiphon bicolor").
Cultivation.
The species is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its small, colorful blooms in traditional, native plant, drought tolerant, and wildlife gardens.
See also.
- List of California native plants
External links.
- Calflora Database: "Leptosiphon androsaceus"
- Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of "Leptosiphon androsaceus"
- UC CalPhotos gallery: "Leptosiphon androsaceus"