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Phacelia franklinii

Phacelia franklinii (R. Br.) A. Gray

Franklin's Phacelia, Franklin's Scorpion-weed, Franklin's Scorpionweed

Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)

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USDA Symbol: PHFR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual , Biennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AK , ID , MI , MN , MT , UT , WA , WY
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NT , ON , SK , YT
Native Habitat: Open places in wooded areas.

Web Reference

Webref 26 - Minnesota Wildflowers: a field guide to the flora of Minnesota (2009)
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-04-29
Research By: CBR

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