Stems 7–170 cm, proximally glabrous or eglandular-hairy. Inflorescences: branches with 2 leaves at each proximal node. Flowers: calyx adaxial lobe 7–14 mm; corolla light purple, without darker veins, 11–17 mm, adaxial lip 7–17 mm.

Phenology: Flowering Jun–Aug.
Habitat: Gravelly slopes, disturbed sites, often on serpentine.
Elevation: 50–1200 m.

Distribution

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Calif.

Discussion

Subspecies vexillocalyculatus grows in the same general area as Sairocarpus subcordatus. Sairocarpus subcordatus can be distinguished from subsp. vexillocalyculatus by its broader leaves, white to tan corollas, and reflexed abaxial corolla lobes.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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