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Long-Spurred Seablush (Plectritis ciliosa)
Aliases: Longspur Seablush, Long-Spurred Plectritis
Family: Valerian (Valerianaceae)
Blooms: March - April
Lifespan: Annual
Origins: Native to California (see distribution maps for California and U.S./Canada)
Plectritis ciliosa etymology: Plectritis derives from the Greek word for "spur". Ciliosa derives from cilium, Latin for eyelash, and refers to the fine hairs on the plant's fruits. [1] [2]
This Photo: Along the Hite Cove trail, late March
Other Resources: CalFlora · CalPhotos · USDA · Jepson eFlora
