Plant
Scarlet Gilia
Ipomopsis aggregataAlso known as Scarlet Skyrocket
Scarlet Gilia is a slender biennial or short-lived perennial with divided basal leaves and tall stems of narrow red tubular flowers. The blossoms are adapted for long-billed pollinators, especially hummingbirds.
Tubular FlowerHummingbird PlantMountain Herb
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyPhotosynthesis; roots absorb water and mineral nutrients
Predators
- Browsing mammals
- Leaf-chewing insects
ThreatsTrampling, roadside work, poorly timed mowing, invasive plants, and severe fire
HabitatsOpen conifer forest, mountain meadows, rocky slopes, roadsides, and post-fire openings
Life spanUsually two to several years, flowering after an initial leafy stage
Classification
- FamilyPolemoniaceae
- SpeciesIpomopsis aggregata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Leave flowering stalks rooted so pollinators and future seed can persist.
Responsible observation
- Flowers: Look for narrow scarlet tubes spaced along a tall stem.
- Pollinators: Watch quietly from beside the plant rather than approaching blooms.
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