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Common Madia

Madia elegans

Description:

Medium sized multiple petals with center petal color a reddish maroon. Flowers on a tall stem. Fragrant.

Habitat:

Has been described as being in forests but this one was found not far from a river in a sandy soil along paths.

Notes:

Found in the Folsom area not far from American River and Folsom lake

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Common Madia
Madia elegans Calflora: Madia elegans


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2 Comments

Jellis
Jellis 11 years ago

Thank you AustinJacobs for the ID

Austin Jacobs
Austin Jacobs 11 years ago

Love the red with the yellow. Great spot.

Jellis
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Jellis

Sacramento, California, USA

Spotted on Sep 8, 2012
Submitted on Sep 19, 2012

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