Chinese House

Chinese House

This annual California wildflower is called Chinese House, and is found between sea level and 5000 feet in many plant communities including foothill woodlands. Aptly named for its spires of small, pagoda-shaped flowers. Collinsia heterophylla

Categories: [Valley Oak Woodland]  [native annuals]  [wildflowers]  

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  • They almost look like multi-layed Johnny Jumpups, don't they?
    Kathe @ 05-21-2009
  • They do remind me of Chinese roofs..and how they form layers with one another. Wonderful color!!!
    Marcie @ 05-22-2009
  • Agree with Marcie about the layers and color. But all this talk about Chinese roofs and I want dim sum.
    Mindy | f-stopMarin @ 05-22-2009

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Chinese House

Chinese House

This annual California wildflower is called Chinese House, and is found between sea level and 5000 feet in many plant communities including foothill woodlands. Aptly named for its spires of small, pagoda-shaped flowers. Collinsia heterophylla

Categories: [Valley Oak Woodland]  [native annuals]  [wildflowers]  

Latest Comment

  • They almost look like multi-layed Johnny Jumpups, don't they?
    Kathe @ 05-21-2009
  • They do remind me of Chinese roofs..and how they form layers with one another. Wonderful color!!!
    Marcie @ 05-22-2009
  • Agree with Marcie about the layers and color. But all this talk about Chinese roofs and I want dim sum.
    Mindy | f-stopMarin @ 05-22-2009

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