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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: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Light blue to lavender.

Distribution

USA: CO , NM , WY
Native 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 University
Webref 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 Plants
FNA: Find Phacelia denticulata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia denticulata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-04-23
Research By: CBR

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