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| Scientific Name | Nemophila phacelioides | USDA PLANTS Symbol | NEPH |
| Common Name | Baby Blue-eyes | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 31430 |
| Family | Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description |
Habitat: Shady, moist areas. Plant: Hairy annual, erect or lax stems 6 to 18 inches tall, much-branched from base. Leaves: Large alternate oblong leaves 2-3/8 to 3-1/4 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide, pinnately-divided into 5 to 11 ovate segments, which may be irregularly toothed. Inflorescence: Showy solitary flowers arising from leaf axils or in terminal clusters, each 3/4 to 1-3/8 inches across; cupped to wide open corolla with 5 blue/purple lobes, white toward the center; 5 brownish anthers atop white stamens. Bloom Period: March to May. Reference: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. | BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
