Kingdom Plantae Family Boraginaceae Scientific name Phacelia imbricata | Order (unplaced) Genus Phacelia Rank Species | |
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Phacelia imbricata is a species of phacelia known by the common name imbricate phacelia. It is native to much of California and Baja California, where it can be found in varied habitat in mountains, desert, valleys, and coastline.
Description
Phacelia imbricata is a perennial herb growing decumbent or erect to a maximum height exceeding one meter. It is glandular and coated in stiff hairs. The leaves may be up to 15 centimeters long and are divided into several leaflets. The inflorescence is a one-sided curving or coiling cyme of many bell-shaped flowers. The flower is roughly half a centimeter long and white to pale purple in color.
References
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