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Navarretia (Navarretia)
Navarretia are flowering plants that are known for their physical resemblance to a pincushion. The flower-bearing portion of these native North American plants is covered in spikes that fan out to resemble pins emerging from a round ball. They are known to be central parts of the ecosystem within vernal pools, which are seasonal pools that form within drier landscapes and provide places where other organisms gather and interact.
Lifespan
Annual
Key Facts About Navarretia
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Attributes of Navarretia
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Navarretia
Distribution of Navarretia
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Distribution Map of Navarretia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Navarretia
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Navarretia is a genus requiring primarily sunny conditions and well-drained soil. Basic Care Needs involve delivering ample light, moderate water, and cool to mild temperature range. Common Challenges include susceptibility to root rot, aphids, and fungal diseases, particularly in overly damp situations. Seasonal Considerations include increased watering in summer and reduced in winter. Pruning is recommended in spring to stimulate blooming. Providing a robust care routine for this genus guarantees a lush and vibrant display that enhances the aesthetic value of any garden or indoor setup.
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8 most common species：
Skunkbush
Skunkbush releases an extremely unpleasant odor when rubbed, crushed, stepped on, or physically disturbed in any way. This annual plant is native to western North America (in British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and California), but it has been naturalized in many other parts of the world.
Whitehead navarretia
Navarretia leucocephala is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name whitehead pincushionplant, or whitehead navarretia. It is native to North America, including much of the western United States and central Canada. It generally grows in wet or moist terrestrial habitat such as vernal pools.
Bridges' pincushionplant
Navarretia leptalea is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name Bridges' pincushionplant. It produces glandular stems with linear or narrowly oval-shaped leaves. The tiny stem is topped with an inflorescence of one or more funnel-shaped pink flowers with long, narrow throats.
Sticky pincushionplant
Sticky pincushionplant is a compact, sticky-haired wildflower with a propensity for gravelly soils. This low-growing plant stands out for its clusters of tiny, tubular blue to purple blossoms that bloom in spring and early summer. The sticky coating on its stem and leaves helps sticky pincushionplant trap moisture and deter pests in its arid, sunbaked habitats.
Hollyleaf pincushionplant
Hollyleaf pincushionplant is known for its compact, bushy habit, flourishing in well-drained soils often found in its native range. Its stems are usually covered in fine hairs, culminating in vibrant flowers clustered together, their richness and color attracting a variety of pollinators. This plant adeptly navigates seasonal moisture, with a root system adapted to both secure nutrients and stabilize itself effectively in its changing habitat.
Honey-scented pincushion plant
Honey-scented pincushion plant is endemic to California, and it can be seen growing in many habitats on the east side of the state. The plant protects itself from being eaten by herbivores by staying coated in sand by using a sticky substance. The plant also has tiny blue-pink flowers that look like a pincushion.
Prostrate pincushionplant
Prostrate pincushionplant is a low-lying, spreading perennial herb distinguished by its dense clusters of small, tubular flowers, showcasing a vivid palette of blues and purples. The foliage is finely dissected, creating a delicate, lace-like appearance, which adapts well to its native arid environments. Characteristically, prostrate pincushionplant thrives in gravelly soils, its prostrate form hugging the ground as if seeking shelter from the harsh sun.
Brewer's navarretia
Brewer's navarretia is a petite, flowering perennial showcasing clusters of lavender blooms atop fuzzy, grey-green stems. This modest-sized beauty thrives in the open, rocky terrains of California, often nestling in the crevices where it can bask in full sunlight. Its sticky leaves deter herbivores, while the vibrant flowers attract pollinators, ensuring its survival in a rugged landscape.
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Skunkbush
Skunkbush
Skunkbush releases an extremely unpleasant odor when rubbed, crushed, stepped on, or physically disturbed in any way. This annual plant is native to western North America (in British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and California), but it has been naturalized in many other parts of the world.
Whitehead navarretia
Whitehead navarretia
Navarretia leucocephala is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name whitehead pincushionplant, or whitehead navarretia. It is native to North America, including much of the western United States and central Canada. It generally grows in wet or moist terrestrial habitat such as vernal pools.
Bridges' pincushionplant
Bridges' pincushionplant
Navarretia leptalea is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name Bridges' pincushionplant. It produces glandular stems with linear or narrowly oval-shaped leaves. The tiny stem is topped with an inflorescence of one or more funnel-shaped pink flowers with long, narrow throats.
Sticky pincushionplant
Sticky pincushionplant
Sticky pincushionplant is a compact, sticky-haired wildflower with a propensity for gravelly soils. This low-growing plant stands out for its clusters of tiny, tubular blue to purple blossoms that bloom in spring and early summer. The sticky coating on its stem and leaves helps sticky pincushionplant trap moisture and deter pests in its arid, sunbaked habitats.
Hollyleaf pincushionplant
Hollyleaf pincushionplant
Hollyleaf pincushionplant is known for its compact, bushy habit, flourishing in well-drained soils often found in its native range. Its stems are usually covered in fine hairs, culminating in vibrant flowers clustered together, their richness and color attracting a variety of pollinators. This plant adeptly navigates seasonal moisture, with a root system adapted to both secure nutrients and stabilize itself effectively in its changing habitat.
Honey-scented pincushion plant
Honey-scented pincushion plant
Honey-scented pincushion plant is endemic to California, and it can be seen growing in many habitats on the east side of the state. The plant protects itself from being eaten by herbivores by staying coated in sand by using a sticky substance. The plant also has tiny blue-pink flowers that look like a pincushion.
Prostrate pincushionplant
Prostrate pincushionplant
Prostrate pincushionplant is a low-lying, spreading perennial herb distinguished by its dense clusters of small, tubular flowers, showcasing a vivid palette of blues and purples. The foliage is finely dissected, creating a delicate, lace-like appearance, which adapts well to its native arid environments. Characteristically, prostrate pincushionplant thrives in gravelly soils, its prostrate form hugging the ground as if seeking shelter from the harsh sun.
Brewer's navarretia
Brewer's navarretia
Brewer's navarretia is a petite, flowering perennial showcasing clusters of lavender blooms atop fuzzy, grey-green stems. This modest-sized beauty thrives in the open, rocky terrains of California, often nestling in the crevices where it can bask in full sunlight. Its sticky leaves deter herbivores, while the vibrant flowers attract pollinators, ensuring its survival in a rugged landscape.
Downy pincushionplant
Downy pincushionplant
Downy pincushionplant is a delicate, low-lying flowering herbaceous species with a propensity for dry, open habitats. Its fine, hairy foliage forms a compact, green cushion, crowned by clusters of petite, trumpet-shaped blossoms. The flowers, often a pale to vibrant blue, boast intricate white centers that attract pollinators. Downy pincushionplant has adapted to lean, well-draining soils, flourishing under the full embrace of sunlight.
San anselmo navarretia
San anselmo navarretia
San anselmo navarretia is a small, herbaceous plant with a distinctive rosette form. Its leaves are narrow and finely textured, presenting a soft, green hue, while the flowers typically exhibit a pale blue color with intricate markings. Thriving primarily in open, rocky habitats, san anselmo navarretia's compact shape and drought-resistant nature allow it to flourish in its challenging, sun-drenched environment.
Calistoga pincushionplant
Calistoga pincushionplant
Calistoga pincushionplant is a distinctive flowering plant that prefers sunny, open habitats. Its vibrant blue to purple flowers are its most striking feature, often rising in small clusters above the surrounding grasses and rocks. The narrow, needle-like leaves allow it to conserve water, adapting calistoga pincushionplant to the arid conditions it thrives in. The plant typically grows low to the ground and can be identified by its sticky stems, which help protect it from being eaten by grazing animals.
Small-lobe navarretia
Small-lobe navarretia
Small-lobe navarretia is a small, herbaceous plant notable for its hook-shaped bracts, which grant it adeptness in clinging to surrounding vegetation for support. The flowers, ranging from blue to lavender, are eye-catching amid the gray-green, needle-like foliage. Often found in sandy or gravelly soils, small-lobe navarretia's low stature and dense, mat-forming growth enable it to thrive in its arid, often inhospitable native habitats.
Needle-leaf navarretia
Needle-leaf navarretia
Needle-leaf navarretia boasts a distinctive spoked-wheel form with sticky, prickly foliage. Pink to lavender trumpet-shaped flowers grace the plant, which often forms dense, low cushions on open, rocky terrain. Adaptable to dry conditions, needle-leaf navarretia thrives in full sunlight, its deep taproot system drawing sustenance from arid soils.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Navarretia
Navarretia
Navarretia are flowering plants that are known for their physical resemblance to a pincushion. The flower-bearing portion of these native North American plants is covered in spikes that fan out to resemble pins emerging from a round ball. They are known to be central parts of the ecosystem within vernal pools, which are seasonal pools that form within drier landscapes and provide places where other organisms gather and interact.
Lifespan
Annual
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Key Facts About Navarretia
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Attributes of Navarretia
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Navarretia
Distribution of Navarretia
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Distribution Map of Navarretia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Navarretia
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Navarretia is a genus requiring primarily sunny conditions and well-drained soil. Basic Care Needs involve delivering ample light, moderate water, and cool to mild temperature range. Common Challenges include susceptibility to root rot, aphids, and fungal diseases, particularly in overly damp situations. Seasonal Considerations include increased watering in summer and reduced in winter. Pruning is recommended in spring to stimulate blooming. Providing a robust care routine for this genus guarantees a lush and vibrant display that enhances the aesthetic value of any garden or indoor setup.
How to Water Navarretia ?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Navarretia ?
How to Propagate Navarretia ?
How to Plant Navarretia ?
Exploring the Navarretia Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Skunkbush
Skunkbush releases an extremely unpleasant odor when rubbed, crushed, stepped on, or physically disturbed in any way. This annual plant is native to western North America (in British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and California), but it has been naturalized in many other parts of the world.
Whitehead navarretia
Navarretia leucocephala is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name whitehead pincushionplant, or whitehead navarretia. It is native to North America, including much of the western United States and central Canada. It generally grows in wet or moist terrestrial habitat such as vernal pools.
Bridges' pincushionplant
Navarretia leptalea is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name Bridges' pincushionplant. It produces glandular stems with linear or narrowly oval-shaped leaves. The tiny stem is topped with an inflorescence of one or more funnel-shaped pink flowers with long, narrow throats.
Sticky pincushionplant
Sticky pincushionplant is a compact, sticky-haired wildflower with a propensity for gravelly soils. This low-growing plant stands out for its clusters of tiny, tubular blue to purple blossoms that bloom in spring and early summer. The sticky coating on its stem and leaves helps sticky pincushionplant trap moisture and deter pests in its arid, sunbaked habitats.
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All Species of Navarretia
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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