compact phlox
Phlox condensata (A.Gray) E.E.Nelson
Phlox condensata, known as compact phlox, is a mat-forming perennial herb native to the western United States. It grows in rocky, mountainous regions of California, Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico. This species forms low-growing patches, often less than one centimeter tall, with lance-shaped leaves covered in stiff hairs. It produces a solitary tubular flower with a white or pale pink corolla.
Description
Phlox condensata (A.Gray) E.E.Nelson belongs to the family Polemoniaceae and is commonly referred to as compact phlox. It is a compact, perennial herb that grows in rocky, mountainous habitats. The plant typically forms dense, low mats with leaves no longer than half a centimeter. The flowers are solitary, tubular, and up to one centimeter in length, featuring a flat corolla in white or pale pink. It is distributed across California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. First described in 1899, this species is adapted to high-altitude environments and is part of the genus Phlox.
Other common names
compact phloxdwarf phlox
Distribution
California · Colorado · Nevada · New Mexico
Synonyms
Phlox caespitosa subsp. condensataPhlox caespitosa var. condensata