Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Phacelia arizonica Gray
(Arizona Scorpionweed)
Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Phacelia popei Torrey & Gray var. arizonica (Gray) Voss
Phacelia arizonica is most easily recognized by the white corolla with pink purple stripes down the center of each corolla lobe. The stamens are
exserted. The leaves are pubescent and irregularly divided.
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Phacelia arizonica, photo Russ Kleinman & Deming Gustafson, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, May 1, 2007
Phacelia arizonica, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Barbara Weintraub & Carolyn Dodson, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, April 2, 2010
Phacelia arizonica, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Barbara Weintraub & Carolyn Dodson, Sycamore Canyon near Cliff, April 2, 2010
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