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Collinsia heterophylla
Purple and white flowers with purple spots on the white petals. The flowers grow around the thin, tall stalk. The leaves are subulate shape and have a smooth edge. Last image shows entire plant.
Grassy area on hillside under scrub oak.
Spotted on Apr 14, 2012
Submitted on Apr 14, 2012
2 Comments
Hi starleaf, I wish I knew why they are called that. They are wonderful to see while on the trail! I'm glad you enjoyed these :)
Odd common name for an uncommon flowering plant. The flowers are absolutely delightful. Thanks for sharing this spotting.