''Collomia linearis'' is a species of flowering plant in the
phlox family known by the common names tiny trumpet and slenderleaf collomia.
This tiny wildflower is native to North America where it is fairly widespread across the north and west.
It is an annual herb, rarely exceeding in height,
with a velvety erect stem bearing long, narrow green leaves. Atop the stem is a cluster of up to 20 white or light pink flowers, each about a centimeter across. Each has five small rounded petals and
stamens
The stamen (plural ''stamina'' or ''stamens'') is the pollen-producing reproductive organ of a flower. Collectively the stamens form the androecium., p. 10
Morphology and terminology
A stamen typically consists of a stalk called the filame ...
tipped with anthers bearing white pollen.
References
External links
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Jepson Manual TreatmentPhoto gallery
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