Phacelia linearis, the linear-leaved phacelia[1] or threadleaf phacelia,[2] is a species of phacelia. It is native to western North America from western Canada to Wyoming to northern California, where it grows in forest, woodland, open scrub, and other habitat. It prefers sandy soils.[3]
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]
Phacelia linearis, the linear-leaved phacelia or threadleaf phacelia, is a species of phacelia. It is native to western North America from western Canada to Wyoming to northern California, where it grows in forest, woodland, open scrub, and other habitat. It prefers sandy soils.
