Phacelia -- Phacelia purshii



Family Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)

Phacelia is a common site along roadsides during late April and early May. The fringed blue flowers are about 1/2 to 3/4 inches across on a short stem, and can be locally abundant.


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