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Phacelia cephalotes
Phacelia cephalotes A. Gray
Virgin Phacelia, Virgin Scorpion-weed, Virgin Scorpionweed
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHCE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , UTNative Habitat: Clay soils of the Chinle formation.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Phacelia cephalotes in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia cephalotes in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia cephalotes
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-04-23Research By: CBR