Phacelia linearis
Introduction '''''Phacelia linearis''''', the '''linear-leaved phacelia''' or '''threadleaf phacelia''', is a species of phacelia.
Description ''Phacelia linearis'' is an annual herb producing a branching or unbranched erect stem up to  tall. It is coated in soft or stiff hairs. The leaves are linear or lance-shaped and sometimes divided into several narrow, pointed lobes. The hairy inflorescence is a one-sided curving or coiling cyme of bell-shaped flowers. Each flower is up to 1 cm long and light purple in color with fused petals forming a paler tubular throat; they have five stamens. Flowers bloom April to June.
Range and Habitat ''Phacelia linearis'' is native to western North America from western Canada to Wyoming to northern California, where it grows in open forest, juniper woodland, open scrub, and similar habitats, usually in sandy or rocky soils in dry areas.
References
External links * Jepson Manual Treatment - ''Phacelia linearis''* Washington Burke Museum* ''Phacelia linearis'' - Photo gallery