Douglas' phacelia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Douglas' phacelia |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Boraginales |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Genus: | Phacelia |
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P. douglasii
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| Phacelia douglasii (Benth.) Torr.
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Douglas' phacelia is a beautiful wild flower. It is a type of phacelia plant. This special plant only grows in California, which means it is endemic to the state.
You can find Douglas' phacelia in many parts of California. It grows in the mountains and foothills near the coast. It also lives in the Central Valley. You can even spot it in the western part of the Mojave Desert.
What Does Douglas' Phacelia Look Like?
Douglas' phacelia is an annual herb. This means it grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies all within one year. It usually stands up straight. This plant can grow up to about 40 centimeters tall. That's about the length of a school ruler and a half!
Stems and Leaves
The plant has a main stem that branches out. Most of its leaves grow low down on these branches. The leaves are interesting because they are deeply cut. They look like they are divided into many smaller leaf parts.
Flowers
The flowers of Douglas' phacelia grow in a cluster. This cluster is called an inflorescence. It often curves or coils to one side. Each flower is shaped like a bell. They can be over a centimeter long. The flowers are usually a pretty pale purple or bluish color. The whole flower cluster can feel a bit hairy.
