Page authors: Ben Legler, David Giblin
Hesperochiron californicus
California hesperochiron, California monkey-fiddle
Bell-shaped corolla.
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California, east to western Montana, Wyoming, and Utah.

Habitat: Mostly in more or less alkaline meadows and flats, in plains, foothills and valleys.

Flowers: April-June

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Bumblebees, bees

Description:
General:

Perennial tufted herb.

Leaves:

All basal; broad with unlobed margins, pubescent.

Flowers:

Showy, white, bell-shaped with 5 flaring lobes.

Fruits:

Many seeded capsules.

Identification Notes:

The bell-shaped corolla and hairy leaves distinguish this species from H. pumilis, which has flatter saucer-shaped corollas and more glabrous leaves.

Accepted Name:
Hesperochiron californicus (Benth.) S. Watson
Publication: Botany Fortieth Parallel 281. 1871.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Hesperochiron californicus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Hesperochiron californicus checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Hesperochiron californicus information.

E-Flora BC: Hesperochiron californicus atlas page.

CalPhotos: Hesperochiron californicus photos.

USDA Plants: Hesperochiron californicus information.

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