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Padre's Shootingstar

Dodecatheon clevelandii

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Description:

Gorgeous but small purple, white and yellow flower. It stood about 3cm tall on a single spike that comes from a small, low-growing plant. Third image shows flower bud. This is a native perennial herb and is only found slightly beyond the borders. The white variety can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/18217189

Habitat:

Along Daley Ranch trail in partial shade

Reference Links:

Calflora: Calflora: Dodecatheon clevelandii

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Comments (12)
CindyBinghamKeiser
This was an introduction for me. There were to in the middle of a grassy hillside just flirting for attention :) I'm glad you appreciate them!
craigwilliams
Love Dodecatheon, such beautiful plants and such a treat to see them growing wild :) Thanks Cindy!
SarahWhitt
You are welcome! I enjoy the "hunt" :)
CindyBinghamKeiser
You were very close! Sailor's Caps just down grow in San Diego county :) Thank you for all you help!
SarahWhitt
Ok....then, Padre's Shooting Star it is!! Good for you!! :)
SarahWhitt
I found these: http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Dodecatheon+hendersonii called "Sailor's Caps".....they look a lot like your flower (especially the bottom section). And, they are native to California....Still not 100% sure yet! What do you think?!?
SarahWhitt
Well....I deleted it....because I am not so sure!! I thought it was a shooting star....but now I don't know!! :( Am still searching!

Spotted for Missions

Blue & Purple Holland (482km radius)
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Flowers of North America
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Southern California Wildlife
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2012 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
California's Native Plants

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PublishedJanuary 19, 2012

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