Gayophytum humile

Gayophytum humile

Taxobox
name = "Gayophytum humile"


image_width = 240px
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Myrtales
familia = Onagraceae
genus = "Gayophytum"
species = "G. humile"
binomial = "Gayophytum humile"
binomial_authority = Juss.
synonyms = "Gayophytum nuttalli"

"Gayophytum humile" is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family known by the common name dwarf groundsmoke. It is native to western North America from Alberta to California, and it can also be found in parts of South America. It is a member of many types of mountain habitats, especially in moist areas. This is a small, thin annual herb not exceeding 30 centimeters in height. Its erect stem has few branches and sparse narrow leaves. The stem and leaves are green to bright red, or green with reddish edges and tips. The plant produces tiny white flowers each about half a centimeter across. The fruit is a capsule one to one and a half centimeters long containing up to 50 seeds.

External links

* [http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/get_JM_treatment.pl?5263,5453,5460 Jepson Manual Treatment]
* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=GAHU2 USDA Plants Profile]
* [http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=photos_index&where-taxon=Gayophytum+humile Photo gallery]


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