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Henderson's Shooting Star (Primula hendersonii)

Henderson's shooting star (Primula hendersonii, formerly Dodecatheon hendersonii) is also known as mosquito bills, broad-leaved shooting star or sailor caps. Its deep reddish stem helps to differentiate it from other Primula species.


Henderson's shooting star (Primula hendersonii). Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Henderson's shooting star (Primula hendersonii). Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Henderson's shooting star (Primula hendersonii). Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Antioch, Contra Costa County, California, USA.
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Henderson's shooting star (Primula hendersonii). Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, Solano County, California.
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Henderson's shooting star (Primula hendersonii). Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, Solano County, California.
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Henderson's shooting star (Primula hendersonii), documentary view of the entire plant. Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin County, California, USA.
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Next Plant: Padre's shooting star (Primula clevelandii var. patula)



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