Kelloggia galioides
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Kingdom: | Plantae
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(unranked): | Angiosperms
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Species: | K. galioides
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Kelloggia galioides |
Kelloggia galioides is a species of flowering plant in the coffee family known by the common name milk kelloggia.
Distribution[]
The plant is native to the Western United States from Washington to California, and New Mexico to Montana.[1][2] It is grows in Yellow pine, Red fir, and Lodgepole pine coniferous forests, at 700–3,110 metres (2,300–10,200 ft) in elevation.
Description[]
Kelloggia galioides is a rhizomatous perennial herb growing a very slender, erect stem to a maximum height near 40 centimeters. Lance-shaped green leaves are arranged oppositely on the stem, especially at axils where it branches. Each is 2 to 4 centimeters long.[1]
A thin-branched open inflorescence produces a few small bright pink or white flowers. The flower is funnel-shaped with the rounded, hairy green fruit developing at its base. The flower has narrow, pointed lobes on its open face. Its bloom period is from May to August.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Jepson: Kelloggia galioides[permanent dead link]
- ^ USDA: Kelloggia galioides
External links[]
- Calflora Database: Kelloggia galioides (Milk kelloggia)
- Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Kelloggia galioides[permanent dead link]
- USDA Plants Profile for Kelloggia galioides (milk kelloggia)
- UC Photos gallery: Kelloggia galioides
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