Watson's prickly phlox

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Linanthus watsonii

Watson's prickly phlox, a reference photo
Photo: Lynn Moore · Public domain

Linanthus watsonii (syn. Leptodactylon watsonii) is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name Watson's prickly phlox. It is native to the western United States, mainly in the Intermountain region.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Watson's prickly phlox being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Species
Linanthus watsonii

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