Leaf-blades linear to lanceolate, 1.5–5 cm. Inflorescences usually open racemes. Flowers: petals lavender to purple or dark wine-red, often with purple spot near middle or distally, 9–14 mm; stigma not exserted beyond anthers. 2n = 52.

Phenology: Flowering Apr–Aug.
Habitat: Open grassy or shrubby places.
Elevation: 0–500 m.

Distribution

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B.C., Ariz., Calif., Oreg., Wash., Mexico (Baja California)

Discussion

Subspecies quadrivulnera is extremely widespread from Baja California in Mexico north through California, Oregon, and Washington to the islands of extreme southwestern British Columbia.

Subspecies quadrivulnera is diverse in petal color and color pattern but all of the populations have relatively small flowers that are primarily self-pollinated, usually with pollen in contact with the stigma at the time the flowers open.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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