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Phacelia argentea
Phacelia argentea A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.
Sanddune Phacelia, Sand Dune Phacelia, Sand-dune Scorpion-weed, Sand Dune Scorpionweed, Silvery Phacelia
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHAR
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Habitat: Sand dunes.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phacelia argentea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia argentea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia argentea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-04-22Research By: CBR