Abronia umbellata var. breviflora

(Standley) L. A. Galloway

Sida 20: 888. 2003.

Endemic
Basionym: Abronia breviflora Standley Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 312, plat e 30. 1909
Synonyms: Abronia umbellata subsp. breviflora (Standley) Munz
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page 68.

Flowers 14–18 per inflorescence, 6.5–10 mm. Fruits 8–12 × 6–14 mm; wings truncate, poorly to moderately developed, if developed, tapering to fruit apex.


Phenology: Flowering year-round.
Habitat: Sandy soils, coastal scrub, lees of dunes near strand
Elevation: 0-100 m

Discussion

Abronia umbellata var. breviflora is in the Center for Plant Conservation’s National Collection of Endangered Plants.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.