Lesser Yellowthroat Gilia

• Scientific Name: Gilia Flavocincta Ssp.Australis
• Common Name: Lesser Yellowthroat Gilia
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J.M. Porter. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona. Part 18. Eudicots: Polemoniaceae - Phlox Family. Phytoneuron 2016-35: 1-24. Published 11 May 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/35PhytoN-SWArizPt18Polemon.pdf#page=8
• Habitat: Washes, canyons, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate, simple, pinnatifid
• Flower Color: Lavender and yellow
• Flowering Period: Feb. to May
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Polemoniaceae (phlox family)