miniature gilia

Navarretia capillaris (Kellogg) Kuntze

Navarretia capillaris, commonly known as miniature gilia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to the western United States and typically grows in wet, gravel-lined environments, particularly in mountainous areas such as snowmelt runs.

Description

Navarretia capillaris (Kellogg) Kuntze is a member of the Polemoniaceae family and is known by the common name miniature gilia. This species is found in the western United States, where it thrives in moist, gravelly habitats. It is often associated with mountainous regions, especially in areas affected by snowmelt. The plant was first described in 1891.