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Phacelia amabilis

Phacelia amabilis Constance

Saline Valley Phacelia, Saline Valley Scorpion-weed, Saline Valley Scorpionweed

Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PHAM

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Habitat: Gravelly soils, canyons, streamside thickets dominated by willows and other fast-growing shrubs and vines.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FACU							FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe

From the Archive

Wildflower Newsletter 1992 VOL. 9, NO.6 - Architectural Plans for new Facility Taking Shape, Native Plants Provide Local C...

Additional resources

USDA: Find Phacelia amabilis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Phacelia amabilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia amabilis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-04-22
Research By: CBR

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