Status:
valid
Authors:
N.D.Atwood & S.L.Welsh
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Utah Fl. , ed. 3: 332 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470182
Common Names
- Phacelia argylensis
- Argylensis Phacelia
- Argylensis Phacelia
Description
Phacelia argylensis (also called Argyle phacelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a short, tufted stem and narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phacelia argylensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phacelia argylensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phacelia argylensis is an annual herb. It can be propagated by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Phacelia argylensis
Phacelia argylensis can be found in dry, rocky areas of the western United States.
Phacelia argylensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phacelia argylensis?
Phacelia argylensis
What type of plant is Phacelia argylensis?
Phacelia argylensis is an annual flowering plant.
Where does Phacelia argylensis grow?
Phacelia argylensis grows in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.
Species in the Phacelia genus
Phacelia welshii,
Phacelia vossii,
Phacelia zaragozana,
Phacelia tanacetifolia,
Phacelia capitata,
Phacelia bombycina,
Phacelia cronquistiana,
Phacelia altotonga,
Phacelia amabilis,
Phacelia mammillarensis,
Phacelia mollis,
Phacelia sanzinii,
Phacelia ramosissima,
Phacelia secunda,
Phacelia potosina,
Phacelia gilioides,
Phacelia gentryi,
Phacelia insularis,
Phacelia incana,
Phacelia lyallii,
Phacelia lenta,
Phacelia hirtuosa,
Phacelia sivinskii,
Phacelia cottamii,
Phacelia argylensis,
Phacelia sonoitensis,
Phacelia buell-vivariensis,
Phacelia cloudcroftensis,
Phacelia furnissii,
Phacelia higginsii,
Phacelia hughesii,
Phacelia pinkavae,
Phacelia hubbyi,
Phacelia austrotexana,
Phacelia arizonica,
Phacelia franklinii,
Phacelia adenophora,
Phacelia cephalotes,
Phacelia dubia,
Phacelia lutea,
Phacelia ranunculacea,
Phacelia sericea,
Phacelia artemisioides,
Phacelia nana,
Phacelia affinis,
Phacelia alba,
Phacelia anelsonii,
Phacelia argillacea,
Phacelia austromontana,
Phacelia barnebyana,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,