(Silverleaf Phacelia)
Phacelia hastata, Hwy 9, Fremont Co. 0611
Phacelia hastata, Lory State Park, Larimer Co. 2012
Phacelia hastata, Hwy 9, Fremont Co. 0618
Phacelia hastata, Hwy 9, Fremont Co. 0632
Phacelia hastata, Lory State Park, Larimer Co. 2017
Phacelia hastata, Hwy 9, Fremont Co. 0604
| Scientific Name | Phacelia hastata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PHHA |
| Common Name | Silverleaf Phacelia | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 31529 |
| Family | Boraginaceae (Forget-me-not), formerly Hydrophyllaceae | UW Burke Herbarium Ref. | Click Here |
| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (5200 to 11000 ft.); often sandy soils in dry, open areas. Plant: Erect perennial up to 20 inches tall; single or usually several stems branching from base, covered with short fine hairs. Leaves: Leaves basal and on stems; oblanceolate to elliptic, 3/4 to 4 inches long, entire or (rarely) with a pair of basal lobes (the name notwithstanding...); blades prominently veined; basal leaves petiolate and growing in tufts; stem leaves becoming smalller and sessile upward. Inflorescence: Compact bristly cymes, initially almost spherical but opening to become a coiled scorpioid shape; small bell-shaped flowers, corolla with 5 lobes about 1/8-inch long, dull white becoming brownish; protruding stamens and style. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, Montana Field Guide and UW Burke Herbarium. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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