Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene ex A.Gray
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 20: 284 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215580
Common Names
- Plagiobothrys shastensis
- Shasta Plagiobothrys
- Shasta Plagiobothrys Plant
Description
Plagiobothrys shastensis (also called Shasta Popcorn Flower, among many other common names) is an annual herb up to 30 cm tall, with a woody base. It is native to the tropical regions of North America. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiobothrys shastensis 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 shastensis is small and white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and slender, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plagiobothrys shastensis 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 shastensis
Plagiobothrys shastensis can be found in California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Plagiobothrys shastensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiobothrys shastensis?
Plagiobothrys shastensis
What is the common name of Plagiobothrys shastensis?
Shasta popcornflower
What is the natural habitat of Plagiobothrys shastensis?
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,