Leaf blades linear to nar­rowly lanceolate, 3–7 cm. Inflorescences open racemes. Flowers: petals lavender to purple, darker proximally or not, usually with darker spot distally, 15–25 mm; stigma exserted beyond anthers. 2n = 52.

Phenology: Flowering May–Jul.
Habitat: Open, grassy or shrubby places.
Elevation: 0–500 m.

Distribution

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Calif., Oreg.

Discussion

Subspecies viminea is widespread at low to middle elevations in California and Oregon. It is a morphologically heterogeneous assemblage of popu­lations, all of which are characterized by relatively large flowers with the stigma exserted beyond the anthers.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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