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Davy Gilia
Gilia latiflora, ssp Davyi


5 petaled flower; blue on outside, pink and white on inside with black throats; 8" to 14" tall; leaves basel notched.

Ssp. Davyi found in western Mojave has deep purple corollas with yellow and white throats.

Found in Joshua tree woodlands in western Mojave, notably in the western part of the Antelope Valley.

Flowers April to May

Plox Family (Polimoniaceae)

Desert Habitat:
  • Joshua tree woodland


    References:
    A Flower Watcher's Guide - Milt Stark
    Desert Wildflowers - Philip A. Munz
    Mojave Desert Wildflowers - Pam MacKay
    The Jepson Desert Manual
    		• wildflower, Davy Gilia, gilia latiflora, ssp Davyi
    Photo taken at Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve

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