Phacelia sericea, June 7, 2022
P. sericea, North Fork Lake Creek, 10,900’ June 17, 2022
Common & scientific name
Silky phacelia, Phacelia sericea
Family
Waterleaf, Hydrophyllaceae
Location
Upper Lost Man, 12,300’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
The early-blooming plant at left isn’t yet showing off to full effect its luminescent purple flowers with long, gold-tipped anthers, as seen below. 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. sericea in elongated form, Top Cut 12,100’, July 14, 2022