Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Mucronea

Species:

Mucronea californica

USDA Symbol:

MUCA3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal and inland dunes