Phacelia malvifolia var. loasifolia

Family: Hydrophyllaceae · Type: annual · Native

Phacelia malvifolia is a California native annual found in central western California coastal and inland areas in sandy or gravelly slopes, scrub, chaparral, and conifer forest at elevations below 1,400 meters. Flowering from April to July, this plant produces delicate flowers in clusters along its stems. Growing with slender stems 10 to 30 centimeters tall, it has an open, branching habit. Its leaves range from 10 to 100 millimeters long, with variable shapes that adapt to its diverse habitats. The seeds are small, about 1 millimeter long, with a finely textured surface that helps with dispersal.

Habitat: Sandy or gravelly soils, slopes, scrub, chaparral, conifer forest

Bloom period: Apr-Jul

Elevation: < 1400 m

Bioregions: CW.

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