Githopsis diffusa

Githopsis diffusa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Githopsis
Species:
G. diffusa
Binomial name
Githopsis diffusa

Githopsis diffusa is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family known by the common name San Gabriel bluecup.

It is native to California and Baja California, where it grows in open habitat on the slopes of foothills and mountains.

Description

Githopsis diffusa is an annual herb forming a small clump at ground level or growing erect to a maximum height near 30 centimeters. The stem may have stiff hairs and the leaves are generally small and pointed.

The small, solitary flower appearing at the tip of the stem is tubular to funnel-shaped and white or purple with a white throat.

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