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Pholisma sonorae

SAND FOOD

Lennoaceae
Lennoa family

Pholisma sonorae © Carll Goodpasture


Perennial, above ground portion of stem 20–60" (5–15 dm).
Plant is root parasite, lacks chlorphyll.
Flowers pink to purple with white margins.
Blooming April–May
Dunes, sandy areas.
Elevation < 650' (200 m).
Sonoran Desert (southeast Imperial Co.).
A Flora of Southern California (Ammobroma sonorae) p. 545 542 E
The Jepson Manual p. 734 737

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Last modified: February 2, 2009





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