Phacelia sericea, June 19, 2021
P. sericea, ne of summit, 12,000’, June 23, 2021
Common & scientific name
Silky phacelia, Phacelia sericea
Family
Waterleaf, Hydrophyllaceae
Location
North Fork Lake Creek, 10,800
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
With its thick stalks of purple flowers, long, gold-tipped anthers, and silvery-pubescent fern-like leaves, Silky phacelia is one of our handsomest alpine wildflowers, akin to miniature fireworks. The genus Phacelia is found only in North and South America, primarily in desert areas. Bees love Silky phacelia, as well!
P. sericia, summit, 12,100’, June 23, 2021