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Phacelia denticulata
Phacelia denticulata Osterh.
Rocky Mountain Phacelia, Rocky Mountain Scorpion-weed, Rocky Mountain Scorpionweed
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHDE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Light blue to lavender.
Distribution
USA: CO , NM , WYNative Habitat: Sandy or rocky soils, often in lightly disturbed areas, gullies, steep forested slopes with rocky outcrops.
Web Reference
Webref 64 - Colorado Rare Plant Guide (2020) Colorado State UniversityWebref 86 - Eastern Colorado Wildflowers (2020) Ernie Marx
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phacelia denticulata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia denticulata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia denticulata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-04-23Research By: CBR