Kingdom Plantae Family Polemoniaceae Scientific name Gilia achilleifolia | Order Ericales Genus Gilia Rank Species | |
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Similar Gilia, Gilia clivorum, Gilia angelensis, Gilia cana, Gilia capitata | ||
The annual flowering plant Gilia achilleifolia is known commonly as California gilia, California gily-flower, and blue gilia. It is native to California but grows in other areas of North America where it has been introduced.
The plant is erect with long stems that bear bunches of funnel-shaped lavender flowers. It is a member of the phlox family.
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