Frasera neglecta
Bot. GaZ. 31: 388, plate 10. 1901.
Herbs perennial, 2–5.5 dm, glabrous. Stems 1–several, with several rosettes. Leaf blades narrowly white-margined, basal 2–20 × 0.3–0.9 cm, linear to narrowly oblanceolate; cauline leaves opposite, blade linear to narrowly oblanceolate. Inflorescences narrow, 1.5–4 cm wide, dense, interrupted. Flowers: calyx 5–8 mm; corolla greenish white, purple-streaked, 7–15 mm, lobes oblong-obovate, apex abruptly acuminate; androecial corona a low fringe; style slender, distinct; nectaries and foveae 1 per corolla lobe, foveae opening distal to nectary, into a round to nearly square differentiated area on the corolla lobe, rim ± evenly fringed all around.
Phenology: Flowering late spring–summer.
Habitat: Dry, open woods.
Elevation: 1400–3500 m.
Discussion
Frasera neglecta is endemic to the San Bernardino, San Emigdio, and San Gabriel mountains of southern California.
Selected References
None.