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spiny phlox
Phlox hoodii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Ericales βΊFamily: Polemoniaceae βΊGenus: Phlox
About
Phlox hoodii (spiny phlox or carpet phlox) is a species of phlox. It is a plant of western North America, where it is a common flower in sagebrush country. It is among the first plants to bloom in spring, after the snow has melted. Its distribution extends from Alaska to Arizona. There are many subspecies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of spiny phlox is Phlox hoodii.
- spiny phlox belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- spiny phlox belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- spiny phlox belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- spiny phlox belongs to the order Ericales.
- spiny phlox belongs to the family Polemoniaceae.
- spiny phlox belongs to the genus Phlox.