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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