Nemophila aphylla

A.K.A. Nemophila microcalyx, N. triloba. A small-flowered, low-growing polemoniacid found throughout the southeastern United States. It does not occur in Indiana, getting only as close as extreme western Kentucky. It is readily recognized by the small appendages alternating with the sepals.

A flower at Henry Horton State Park primitive campground, central Tennessee, 21 Mar 2008.



A flower seen from the side, showing the distinctive calyx, Henry Horton State Park, 21 Mar 2008.



Plant habit, Henry Horton State Park, 21 Mar 2008.



Plant habit, Henry Horton State Park, 21 Mar 2008.

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