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Phacelia neomexicana

Phacelia neomexicana Thurb. ex Torr.

New Mexico Phacelia, New Mexico Scorpion-weed, New Mexico Scorpionweed

Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)

Synonym(s): Phacelia neomexicana var. pseudoarizonica

USDA Symbol: PHNE3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: White, yellowish white or bluish purple.

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM
Native Habitat: Rocky to sandy soils, canyons and mountain slopes in pine and oak woodlands.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-05-04
Research By: CBR

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