Gayophytum diffusum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Gayophytum |
| Species: | G. diffusum
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| Gayophytum diffusum | |
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Gayophytum diffusum is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family known by the common name spreading groundsmoke. It is native to western North America where it is a common member of many different habitats. This is a spindly, branching annual herb reaching a maximum height of about half a meter. Its thin stems have sparse narrow leaves a few centimeters long. The occasional flowers are petite and usually white in color. The fruit is a cylindrical, knobby capsule up to 1.5 centimeters long.
References
[edit]- ^ NatureServe (2 May 2025). "Gayophytum diffusum". NatureServe Explorer. Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Gayophytum diffusum Torr. & A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Gayophytum diffusum subsp. diffusum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Gayophytum diffusum subsp. parviflorum F.H.Lewis & Szweyk". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
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