Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Phlox triovulata Thurber ex Torrey
(Three Seed Phlox)
Family: Polemoniaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Phlox nana Nuttall subsp. glabella (Gray) Brand
Phlox triovulata is very conspicuous by virtue of the striking pattern of the
flower. The innermost area is a five pointed deep purple star, surrounded by a
sunburst pattern of white. The largest portion of the petals is pink purple. The
stems and leaves are hairy gray-green but not glandular (as in Phlox nana). Phlox triovulata is found at middle elevation on dry, gravelly hillsides.
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Phlox triovulata, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Mar. 29, 2008
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Phlox triovulata, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Mar. 29, 2008
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Phlox triovulata, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Mar. 20, 2009
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Phlox triovulata, closeup of flower, photo Elroy Limmer, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Mar. 24, 2009
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Phlox triovulata, closeup of flower, photo Elroy Limmer, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Mar. 24, 2009
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Phlox triovulata, herbage pubescent but not glandular, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Pinos Altos Range, Allie Canyon near Mimbres, September 8, 2010
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