- Draperia
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Draperia Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: incertae sedis Family: Boraginaceae Genus: Draperia
Torr.Species: D. systyla Binomial name Draperia systyla
Torr.Draperia is a monotypic genus of plants which includes the single species Draperia systyla, known by the common name violet draperia. This small perennial wildflower is endemic to California, where it grows in woodlands and rocky slopes in high mountains.. Its leaves, flowers, and fruits are hairy. The flowers are funnel-shaped and light pink to lavender in color.
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Categories:- Hydrophylloideae
- Endemic flora of California
- Flora of the Sierra Nevada region (U.S.)
- Monotypic plant genera
- Asterid stubs
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