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Phacelia austromontana
Phacelia austromontana J.T. Howell
Southern Sierra Phacelia, Southern Mountain Phacelia, Southern Sierran Scorpion-weed, Southern Sierran Scorpionweed
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)
Synonym(s): Phacelia humilis var. lobata, Phacelia lobata
USDA Symbol: PHAU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Pale blue to lavender.
Distribution
USA: CA , NV , UTNative Habitat: Open, sandy to rocky areas.
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 austromontana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia austromontana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia austromontana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-04-22Research By: CBR