Phlox longifolia Nutt. is a plant in the Polemoniaceae family, order Ericales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Phlox longifolia Nutt.

Phlox longifolia Nutt.

Longleaf phlox (Phlox longifolia) is a flowering perennial subshrub native to western North America, growing in dry open habitats.

Family
Genus
Phlox
Order
Ericales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Phlox longifolia Nutt.

Phlox longifolia, commonly known as longleaf phlox, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to British Columbia, Canada, as well as the western and west-central United States. This plant is not found in regions west of the Cascade Range. It is a perennial subshrub that can grow up to 15 inches (38 centimeters) tall, though it is usually shorter. It typically grows in dry, open environments, including slopes, rocky areas, and plains.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Ericales Polemoniaceae Phlox

More from Polemoniaceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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