Yreka phlox
Phlox hirsuta E.E.Nelson
Phlox hirsuta, known as Yreka phlox or hairy phlox, is a flowering plant species in the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to Siskiyou County, California, where it grows in serpentine soils. The plant is the official city flower of Yreka, California.
Description
Phlox hirsuta is a small flowering plant species described by E.E. Nelson in 1899. It is found exclusively in Siskiyou County, California, and is adapted to grow in serpentine soils. The species is named after the city of Yreka and serves as its official city flower. It belongs to the genus Phlox and the family Polemoniaceae.
Other common names
Yreka phlox
Distribution
California
Synonyms
Phlox stansburyi var. hirsuta