Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
glomeratus
ID:
1216332

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 20: 286 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215670

Common Names

  • Plagiobothrys
  • Glomeratus
  • Clustered Popcorn-flower

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Description

Plagiobothrys glomeratus (also called clustered popcornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in wet soils in marshes, ponds, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiobothrys glomeratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plagiobothrys glomeratus is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiobothrys glomeratus is a hardy, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stem and root in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Plagiobothrys glomeratus

Plagiobothrys glomeratus is native to California, where it can be found in grasslands, vernal pools, and other moist areas.

Plagiobothrys glomeratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiobothrys glomeratus?

Plagiobothrys glomeratus

What is the common name of Plagiobothrys glomeratus?

Clustered popcornflower

Where is Plagiobothrys glomeratus native to?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4001928: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.