Washoe phacelia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Washoe phacelia |
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Phacelia
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curvipes
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Phacelia curvipes is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the borage family, also known as Boraginaceae. People often call it Washoe phacelia or Washoe scorpionweed.
This plant naturally grows in the southwestern United States. You can find it in many different places. These include areas with chaparral shrubs, oak and pine forests, and other woodlands.
About the Washoe Phacelia
The Washoe phacelia is an annual herb. This means it completes its whole life cycle in just one year. It grows a small stem that branches out. This stem can be up to about 15 centimeters (about 6 inches) long.
The plant feels a bit sticky and has tiny hairs. Its leaves are shaped like ovals or narrow spears. They are usually 1 to 4 centimeters long. Each leaf grows on a small stalk called a petiole.
The Flowers
The flowers grow in a cluster called an inflorescence. This cluster is hairy and shaped like a cyme, which means the oldest flowers are at the center. Each flower is small, less than a centimeter long.
The flower's petals, called the corolla, are shaped like a bell or are rounded and flat. They are usually blue or purple. The center of the flower, often called the "throat," is white.
