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Pholisma arenarium

SCALY-STEMMED SAND PLANT

Lennoaceae
Lennoa family

Pholisma arenarium © Edge Of Eden


Perennial, above ground portion of stem 4–8" (1–2 dm).
Plant is root parasite, lacks chlorphyll.
Flowers lavender to bluish purple with white margin.
Blooming April–July, October.
Sandy soil, coastal dunes, chaparral, desert.
Elevation < 6250' (1900 m).
Central Western California, Southwestern California, Desert Province.
A Flora of Southern California p. 545 542 F
The Jepson Manual p. 734 737

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Last modified: February 2, 2009





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