Phacelia patuliflora
(Sand Phacelia)
Phacelia patuliflora, Risien Park, San Saba, San Saba Co. 4137
Phacelia patuliflora, Risien Park, San Saba, San Saba Co. 4119
Phacelia patuliflora, Risien Park, San Saba, San Saba Co. 4118
Phacelia patuliflora, CR 312, Llano Co. 4228
Phacelia patuliflora, CR 312, Llano Co. 4234
Phacelia patuliflora, Risien Park, San Saba, San Saba Co. 4130
| Scientific Name | Phacelia patuliflora | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PHPA4 |
| Common Name | Sand Phacelia, Purple Phacelia | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 31568 |
| Family | Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Sandy soils along streambanks, woodland openings, prairies, roadsides. Plant: Low, sprawling or weakly upright annual; slender stems up to 1 foot long. Leaves: Alternate, oblong to broadly oval in outline, shallowly lobed or toothed edges; 3/4 to 4 inches long and 3/8 to 1-5/8 inches wide; lower leaves petiolate, upper, sessile. Inflorescence: Several blossoms in a curled terminal raceme, each flower about 1 inch across with 5 blue to lavender petals and white centers; flower looks similar to Baby Blue-eyes (Nemophila phacelioides. Bloom Period: March to May. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyaya Ajilvsgi, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. Note: Experts seem to agree that Phacelia species are difficult to differentiate. Foliage is usually not determinant, blossoms and seed being more reliable. These IDs should be considered in that light. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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