Santa Fe phlox
Phlox nana Nutt.
Phlox nana, commonly known as Santa Fe phlox, is a member of the Polemoniaceae family. It was first described in 1848 by Nutt. This species is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, occurring in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of northeastern and northwestern Mexico.
Description
Phlox nana is a perennial plant species within the genus Phlox. It is adapted to the arid and semi-arid environments of its native range, where it can be found in various habitats. The species is recognized by its small size and flowering characteristics typical of the Polemoniaceae family. Its distribution spans across several regions, including Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of Mexico, indicating a broad but localized presence in the region.
Other common names
Santa Fe phlox
Distribution
Arizona · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · New Mexico · Texas
Synonyms
Phlox brevistylisArmeria nanaPhlox nana subsp. eu-nanaPhlox nana f. lilacinaPhlox nana f. oculataPhlox nana f. luteaPhlox nana f. purpureaPhlox nana f. depressaPhlox nana var. alboroseaPhlox nana var. luteaPhlox nana var. purpureaPhlox nana var. depressa