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Phacelia strictiflora var. connexa
Phacelia strictiflora (Engelm. & A. Gray) A. Gray var. connexa Constance
Prairie Phacelia, Prairie Scorpion-weed, Prairie Scorpionweed
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHSTC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Lavender to purplish blue to bluish violet, often with white centers.
Distribution
USA: OK , TXNative Habitat: Sandy or gravelly areas.
Bibliography
Bibref 281 - Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas (1999) Diggs, G. M.; B. L. Lipscomb; B. O'Kennon; W. F...Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Phacelia strictiflora var. connexa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phacelia strictiflora var. connexa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia strictiflora var. connexa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-11Research By: CBR