Status: Native
Synonyms:
Cologania longifolia Gray
Cologania angustifolia is a trifoliate twining herb with long leaf segments. The petals are purple and the calyx has four lobes-- 2 of the 5 calyx lobes are fused. The pod is appressed hairy. Cologania angustifolia is found at upper elevation. When juvenile, the long leaf segments are broader and more triangular.
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Cologania angustifolia, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Meadow Creek Road, Sept. 5, 2008
Cologania angustifolia, leaves & fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Meadow Creek Road, Sept. 5, 2008
Cologania angustifolia, leaves & fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Meadow Creek Road, Sept. 5, 2008
Cologania angustifolia, flower with 4 calyx lobes, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Meadow Creek Road, Sept. 5, 2008
Cologania angustifolia, closeup of fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Newby Road, October 14, 2009
Cologania angustifolia, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Newby Road, October 14, 2009
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