3-part stigma; hairy stems. The 1/2 in. bell-shaped flowers are very pale violet with a pale yellow tube.  The pollen is blue. UCI Ecological Preserve, Irvine, CA. 3-15-10. © Joan Avise.

Los Angeles Gilia
(Chaparral Gilia, Angel's Gilia)

Gilia angelensis

Native to California. A common and widespread annual in grassy places at low elevations found in eastern foothills, uncommonly at Newport Back Bay.  A slender, erect 5-24 in. plant with 1-10, most commonly 5, flowers per head. 

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Bluish septum between calyx lobes. UCI Ecological Preserve, Irvine, CA. 3-15-10. © Joan Avise.
UCI Ecological Preserve, Irvine, CA. 3-15-10. © Joan Avise.

UCI Ecological Preserve, Irvine, CA. 3-15-10. © Joan Avise.
Calyx woolly. UCI Ecological Preserve, Irvine, CA. 3-15-10. © Joan Avise.

With Coast Goldfields and Wild Hyacinth. UCI Ecological Preserve, Irvine, CA. 3-15-10. © Joan Avise.
UCI Ecological Preserve, Irvine, CA. 3-15-10. © Joan Avise.

Often in small masses. Riley Wilderness Park, Coto de Caza, Orange Co., CA. 3-08-08. © Joan Avise.
Flowers just opening in the morning sun. Petals open only in bright sunlight. UCI Ecological Preserve, Irvine, CA. 3-08-08. © Joan Avise.

Irvine Lake and N slope, 3-3-13. © Ron Vanderhoff.

Oak Flats, San Mateo Wldns., 3-27-16. © Ron Vanderhoff.

Oak Flats, San Mateo Wldns., 3-27-16. © Ron Vanderhoff.