Phlox variabilis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus: | Phlox |
| Species: | P. variabilis
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Phlox variabilis, the variegated phlox, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae, native to the U.S. states of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Texas.[1] A mat-forming perennial reaching 10 cm (4 in), it is found in a variety of habitats that have limited competition from other plants.[2]
Subtaxa
[edit]The following subspecies are accepted:[1]
- Phlox variabilis subsp. latisepala (Wherry) Locklear – Texas
- Phlox variabilis subsp. nudata Wherry – Montana
- Phlox variabilis subsp. variabilis – Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Phlox variabilis Brand". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Phlox variabilis Brand Variegated Phlox". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 22 November 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
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