| Githopsis diffusa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Genus: | Githopsis |
| Species: | G. diffusa |
| Binomial name | |
| Githopsis diffusa | |
Githopsis diffusa is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family known by the common name San Gabriel bluecup.[1]
It is native to California and Baja California, where it grows in open habitat on the slopes of foothills and mountains.[2]
Description
Githopsis diffusa is an annual herb forming a small clump at ground level or growing erect to a maximum height near 30 centimeters.[2] The stem may have stiff hairs and the leaves are generally small and pointed.[2]
The small, solitary flower appearing at the tip of the stem is tubular to funnel-shaped and white or purple with a white throat.[2]
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