Downingia montana
About
Downingia montana is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family known by the common name Sierra calicoflower. This showy wildflower is native to California, where it lives in the meadows and pine forests of the high mountains. Its range may extend into Oregon. This annual grows an erect stem, which may branch or not, with a few sparse small, pointed leaves. Atop the stem is usually one tubular flower. The upper lip is made up of two narrow, pointed lobes usually a shade of lavender, and the lower lip is the same color, with a central field of white and two prominent projections which may be colored yellow and dark purple. The lower lip has three lobes, each of which may have a tooth. The fruit is a capsule one to four centimeters long.
- Family
- Campanulaceae
How to use it
The Sierra calicoflower can be appreciated for its ornamental beauty in wildflower gardens or natural landscapes. Its vibrant flowers attract pollinators, contributing to the local ecosystem. Planting it in a suitable environment can enhance biodiversity and provide a habitat for various insects.
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Gardening tip
If you're planting Sierra calicoflower, make sure to choose a spot in your garden that mimics its natural habitat, such as a sunny area with well-drained soil. This will help the plant thrive and produce its stunning flowers.
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In the kitchen
The Sierra calicoflower is not eaten by humans. While it is a beautiful plant to admire in the wild, it does not have culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Downingia montana
- Slug
- downingia-montana
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Genus
- Downingia
- Species
- montana
- Wikidata QID
- Q4167324
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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