Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1215934

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 81: 81 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215272

Common Names

  • Plagiobothrys gracilis
  • Slender Popcorn Flower
  • Graceful Popcorn Flower

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Description

Plagiobothrys gracilis (also called Slender Popcornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiobothrys gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiobothrys gracilis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiobothrys gracilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Plagiobothrys gracilis

Plagiobothrys gracilis is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Plagiobothrys gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiobothrys gracilis?

Plagiobothrys gracilis

What is the common name of Plagiobothrys gracilis?

Graceful Popcornflower

What is the natural habitat of Plagiobothrys gracilis?

Dry, open forests, woodlands, and grassy slopes

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,

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