[Phloxes: The Genus Phlox in Mt. Adams Country]
Clumped Phlox, Clustered Phlox, Stiff Phlox, Tufted Phlox
Phlox caespitosa
Synonyms: Phlox caespitosa ssp. eucaespitosa, Phlox diffusa ssp. scleranthifolia, Phlox douglasii, Phlox douglasii ssp. eudouglasii, Phlox doulgasii ssp. rigida, Phlox rigida, Phlox scleranthifolia
The photo above shows a close-up of the flower of tufted phlox as seen from slopes above Wilson Creek, a BLM site about 10 miles southwest of Wilbur, WA in central Washington.........April 30, 2007.
The photo above shows a close-up of the flower and upper stem leaves of tufted phlox as seen from slopes above Wilson Creek, a BLM site about 10 miles southwest of Wilbur, WA in central Washington..........April 30, 2007. Note that the corolla tube has been slit so the stamens may be viewed.
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The 3 photos above show close-up of the flower and upper stem leaves as well as a nice "tuft" of tufted phlox as seen from slopes above Wilson Creek, a BLM site about 10 miles southwest of Wilbur, WA in central Washington.........April 30, 2007.
The photo above shows tufted phlox as seen from slopes above Wilson Creek, a BLM site several miles south of US Highway 2 in central Washington.........June 25, 2006.
The photo above shows tufted phlox as seen from slopes above Wilson Creek, a BLM site several miles south of US Highway 2 in central Washington.........June 25, 2006. Note the sharp tips to each of the leaves.
Paul Slichter
