''Gilia millefoliata'' is a species of flowering plant in the
phlox family known by the common name manyleaf gilia. It is native to the coastline of
Oregon and northern
California, where it grows in sand dune habitat.
Description
This wildflower grows a branching stem reaching maximum heights near 30 centimeters. The stem is dark green with some red coloration and is covered in abundant glandular hairs. The exudate gives the herbage a
skunk
Skunks are mammals in the family Mephitidae. They are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant scent from their anal glands. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or ginge ...
like scent. The fleshy leaves are mainly located in a basal rosette at the ground and they are sparsely scattered along the stem as well.
The
inflorescences at the ends of the stem branches are small clusters of glandular flowers. Each flower is up to a centimeter wide and is mainly lavender to purple with a white or yellowish throat with purple spots in it. The fruit is a small capsule up to a centimeter wide.
References
External links
Jepson Manual Treatment - ''Gilia millefoliata''''Gilia millefoliata'' - Photo gallery
millefoliata
Flora of California
Flora of Oregon
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