Phacelia sericea, July 2, 2023
Common & scientific name
Silky phacelia, Phacelia sericea
Family
Waterleaf, Hydrophyllaceae
Location
Mountain Boy, 12,200’
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!
Indy-Mountain Boy ridge, 12,000’, August 23, 2023