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Phacelia demissa var. demissa
Phacelia demissa A. Gray var. demissa
Intermountain Phacelia, Intermountain Scorpion-weed, Intermountain Scorpionweed
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)
Synonym(s): Phacelia demissa var. heterotricha, Phacelia demissa var. typica
USDA Symbol: PHDED
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 , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Lavender to purple, usually with white or pale yellow throat.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , NM , UT , WYNative Habitat: Gravelly or clay barrens, sagebrush.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Phacelia demissa var. demissa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia demissa var. demissa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia demissa var. demissa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-04-23Research By: CBR