Status: Native
Synonyms:
Conanthus hispidus (Gray) Heller
Marilaunidium foliosum Wooton & Standley
Marilaunidium hispidum (Gray) Kuntze
Marilaunidium tenue Small
Nama biflorum Choisy var. spathulatum Torrey
Nama hispidum Gray var. mentzelii Brand
Nama hispidum Gray var. spathulatum (Torrey) C.L. Hitchcock
Nama hispidum is a prostrate hairy herb with solitary flowers. The pinkish purple corolla
tube has a whitish center. This member of Hydrophyllaceae can be confusing, since it does not have
the more usual scorpioid cyme found with most Phacelias. Nama hispidum is found in sand in dry creekbeds.
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Nama hispidum, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, City of Rocks, July 26, 2009
Nama hispidum, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, City of Rocks, July 26, 2009
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