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Phacelia infundibuliformis

Phacelia infundibuliformis Torr.

Rio Grande Phacelia, Rio Grande Scorpion-weed, Rio Grande Scorpionweed

Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PHIN12

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 15 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Pale blue lavender.

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Mountain slopes, arroyo banks, rock crevices along the upper Rio Grande.

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-05-04
Research By: CBR

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