About Plectritis ciliosa (Greene) Jeps.
Plectritis ciliosa (Greene) Jeps., also known by the synonym Valeriana ciliosa, is a flowering plant species in the honeysuckle family. Its common name is longspur seablush. This species is native to western North America, ranging from Washington south to Baja California and east to Arizona, where it is a common plant found in mountains, valleys, and coastal habitats. It is an annual herb that grows erect, reaching a maximum height between 50 and 80 centimeters (20 to 31 inches). Its leaves are widely spaced, paired, and arranged oppositely along the stem. They are oval or somewhat oblong in shape, have smooth edges, and grow up to 3 centimeters (1.2 inches) long and 1 centimeter (0.4 inches) wide. Leaves in the upper part of the plant do not have petioles. The inflorescence is a dense, head-like cluster of flowers. Flowers range in color from bright pink to pale pink, and have two darker pink dots on the lower lip. Each flower has a long, slender spur that extends downward from the front of the corolla.
