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Phacelia douglasii
Phacelia douglasii (Benth.) Torr.
Douglas' Phacelia, Douglas' Scorpion-weed, Douglas' Scorpionweed
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHDO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Light blue to purple, usually with white throat.
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Open, generally sandy 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 douglasii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia douglasii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia douglasii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-04-23Research By: CBR