Hydrophyllaceae

Phacelia bolanderi

Bolander's Phacelia

Stems erect to decumbent, covered with gland-tipped hairs. Alternate leaves on petioles are widely oblong, coarsely toothed. Bluish to purple flowers occur in 1-sided loose coil. Flower face is flat with 5 equal lobes, falling soon after opening. Grows on bluffs, slopes, canyons near coast.

• Rarity: Locally Common
• Flowering Time: Late Spring, Early Summer
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Height: 1--2 feet
• Habitat: Coastal
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• Native: Yes