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Phacelia exilis
Phacelia exilis (A. Gray) G.L. Lee
Transverse Range Phacelia, San Bernardino Scorpion-weed, San Bernardino Scorpionweed
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)
Synonym(s): Phacelia mohavensis var. exilis
USDA Symbol: PHEX
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Translucent white to lavender.
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Sandy or rocky slopes, flats, meadows.
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 exilis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia exilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia exilis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-04-29Research By: CBR