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Phacelia verna

Phacelia verna Howell

Spring Phacelia, Umpqua Phacelia, Spring Scorpion-weed, Spring Scorpionweed

Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PHVE3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: White to pale lavender.

Distribution

USA: OR
Native Habitat: Rocky or gravelly slopes and ridges.

Web Reference

Webref 85 - OregonFlora (2020) Oregon State University
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-05-11
Research By: CBR

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