species 572 observations

Broad-flowered Gilia

Gilia latiflora

Field notes

Gilia latiflora is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common names hollyleaf gilia and broad-flowered gilia. It is endemic to deserts and mountains of southern California and the adjacent margin of Nevada.

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8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Adela singulella, Schinia aurantiaca 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it California Quail, Ornate Checkered Beetle 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Variable Checkerspot, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Painted Lady, Acmon Blue 4

Children

Gilia latiflora elongata
Davy's Broad-flowered Gilia
Gilia latiflora latiflora
Cuyama Gilia

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.