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Phlox douglasii

Phlox douglasii Hook.
Phlox douglasii
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Phlox douglasii, also known as tufted phlox or Columbia phlox, is a perennial herb in the Polemoniaceae family. It was previously misclassified under Phlox caespitosa.

Description

Phlox douglasii is a perennial herb native to the northwestern United States and British Columbia. It is part of the Polemoniaceae family and was first described in 1837 by Hook. The species has been historically confused with Phlox caespitosa, but is now recognized as distinct. It grows in regions including Washington, Oregon, California, and British Columbia.

Distribution

NO · British Columbia · California · Oregon · Washington

Synonyms

Armeria douglasiiPhlox douglasii subsp. douglasiiPhlox douglasii var. modocensisPhlox douglasii subsp. eudouglasii

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