BORAGINACEAE
Phacelia congesta
Common Name: Blue Curls, Spike Phacelia
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young inflorescences with a few brand new flowers--do you see how the inflorescences have the shape of a scorpion's tail? This type of inflorescence is called a scorpioid cyme (pronounced "sime"). | flowers showing exserted stamens (meaning the stamens stick out past the edge of the corolla tube) |
Phacelia congesta is described as "variously pubescent" - Can you see why? These are not stinging hairs. | habit (sorry for the high contrast!) |
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How would you describe this leaf? | |
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