Biology:Phacelia imbricata

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Short description: Species of plant

Phacelia imbricata
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Phacelia
Species:
P. imbricata
Binomial name
Phacelia imbricata
Greene

Phacelia imbricata is a species of phacelia known by the common name imbricate phacelia. It is native to much of California and Baja California, where it can be found in varied habitat in mountains, desert, valleys, and coastline.

Description

Phacelia imbricata is a perennial herb growing decumbent or erect to a maximum height exceeding one meter. It is glandular and coated in stiff hairs. The leaves may be up to 15 centimeters long and are divided into several leaflets. The inflorescence is a one-sided curving or coiling cyme of many bell-shaped flowers. The flower is roughly half a centimeter long and white to pale purple in color.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q7179898 entry