Gambelia speciosa
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Gambelia speciosa, previously classified as Galvezia speciosa,[1][2][3] is commonly known as showy island snapdragon or showy greenbright.
It is a perennial plant which is endemic to California chaparral and woodlands habitats on the Channel Islands in Southern California, and on Guadalupe Island west of the Baja California Peninsula in Baja California, Mexico.[2][3]
It is listed as an endangered species on the California Native Plant Society Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California.[3]
- Cultivation
Galvezia/Gambelia speciosa is cultivated as an ornamental plant for native plant, drought tolerant, and wildlife gardens. The flowers attract hummingbirds.
See also
References
- ^ a b USDA:: Gambelia speciosa . accessed 4.11.2015
- ^ a b c Jepson: Gambelia speciosa . accessed 4.11.2015
- ^ a b c d Calflora: Gambelia speciosa . accessed 4.11.2015
External links
- Calflora Database: Gambelia speciosa (Showy island snapdragon)
- Jepson eFlora (TJM2) treat of Gambelia speciosa
- USDA Plants Profile for Gambelia speciosa
- Gambelia speciosa — UC Photos gallery
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