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Woodland Star

Lithophragma sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Small plant with rounded leaves and a tall, hairy, red stalk. There are several white flowers with five petals that have deep lobes creating the look of a star near the top.

Habitat:

Hillside with moss, lichen and grass in an Oak forest at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve

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Lithophragma

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Comments (4)
CindyBinghamKeiser
It sure is! I've seen this flower on Calflora and always wanted to find one :)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you Gerardo! This flower really stood out in the grass despite its small size.

Spotted for Missions

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Flowers of North America
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Southern California Wildlife
Mission
Save Our Oaks - San Diego

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PublishedMarch 13, 2012

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