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valid
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(Ruiz & Pav.) I.M.Johnst.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215532
Common Names
- Plagiobothrys
- Corymbosus
- Corymbose Popcorn-flower
Description
Plagiobothrys corymbosus (also called Corymbed Popcornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and vernal pools.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiobothrys corymbosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plagiobothrys corymbosus is small and white, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plagiobothrys corymbosus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps can be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Plagiobothrys corymbosus
Plagiobothrys corymbosus can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.
Plagiobothrys corymbosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiobothrys corymbosus?
Plagiobothrys corymbosus
What is the common name of Plagiobothrys corymbosus?
Corymb popcornflower
What is the natural habitat of Plagiobothrys corymbosus?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Great Basin region of the western United States
Species in the Plagiobothrys genus
Plagiobothrys lithocaryus,
Plagiobothrys hystriculus,
Plagiobothrys hirtus,
Plagiobothrys lamprocarpus,
Plagiobothrys plurisepalus,
Plagiobothrys orthostatus,
Plagiobothrys myosotoides,
Plagiobothrys australasicus,
Plagiobothrys glaber,
Plagiobothrys tenellus,
Plagiobothrys tenuifolius,
Plagiobothrys figuratus,
Plagiobothrys calandrinioides,
Plagiobothrys scouleri,
Plagiobothrys congestus,
Plagiobothrys macbridei,
Plagiobothrys uncinatus,
Plagiobothrys gracilis,
Plagiobothrys acanthocarpus,
Plagiobothrys arizonicus,
Plagiobothrys austinae,
Plagiobothrys bracteatus,
Plagiobothrys canescens,
Plagiobothrys chorisianus,
Plagiobothrys distantiflorus,
Plagiobothrys fulvus,
Plagiobothrys glyptocarpus,
Plagiobothrys greenei,
Plagiobothrys hispidus,
Plagiobothrys humistratus,
Plagiobothrys infectivus,
Plagiobothrys jonesii,
Plagiobothrys tener,
Plagiobothrys torreyi,
Plagiobothrys trachycarpus,
Plagiobothrys undulatus,
Plagiobothrys humilis,
Plagiobothrys leptocladus,
Plagiobothrys mollis,
Plagiobothrys nothofulvus,
Plagiobothrys orientalis,
Plagiobothrys armeriifolius,
Plagiobothrys collinus,
Plagiobothrys corymbosus,
Plagiobothrys germaini,
Plagiobothrys oppositifolius,
Plagiobothrys polycaulis,
Plagiobothrys pratensis,
Plagiobothrys procumbens,
Plagiobothrys pulchellus,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,