Phacelia linearis

Phacelia linearis, the linear-leaved phacelia^[1] or threadleaf phacelia,^[2] is a species of phacelia.^[3]

Phacelia linearis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Boraginales
Family:	Boraginaceae
Genus:	Phacelia
Species:	P. linearis
Binomial name
Phacelia linearis (Pursh) Holz.

Description

Phacelia linearis is an annual herb producing a branching or unbranched erect stem up to 60 centimeters (24 in) tall. It is coated in soft or stiff hairs. The leaves are linear or lance-shaped and sometimes divided into several narrow, pointed lobes. The hairy inflorescence is a one-sided curving or coiling cyme of bell-shaped flowers. Each flower is up to 1 cm long and light purple in color with fused petals^[3] forming a paler tubular throat; they have five stamens.^[3] Flowers bloom April to June.^[4]

Range and Habitat

Phacelia linearis is native to western North America from western Canada to Wyoming to northern California, where it grows in open forest, juniper woodland, open scrub, and similar habitats, usually in sandy or rocky soils in dry areas.