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Kelsey's phlox

Phlox kelseyi Britton
Kelsey's phlox
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Phlox kelseyi, known as Kelsey's phlox, is a species in the family Polemoniaceae. It was described by Britton and published in 1892. This plant is native to the western United States, occurring in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming.

Description

Phlox kelseyi is a member of the genus Phlox, which is part of the Polemoniaceae family. The species is named after Kelsey and is found in several states across the western U.S. Its distribution includes Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming. The plant was first scientifically described and published in 1892 by Britton.

Other common names

marsh phloxKelsey's phlox

Distribution

Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Nevada · Wyoming

Synonyms

Fonna kelseyiPhlox kelseyi subsp. genuina

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