Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Phacelia bombycina Woot. & Standl.
(Mangas Spring Scorpionweed)

Family: Hydrophyllaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Woot. & Standl.

Phacelia bombycina is easily confused with Phacelia caerulea in our area. Both have scorpioid cymes and dissected leaves. However, Phacelia caerulea has light blue to white flowers with included stamens, while Phacelia bombycina has purple flowers with exserted stamens. Both are annuals or biennials found in sandy soils in our area.

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Phacelia bombycina, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., CF Canyon, May 2, 2007

Phacelia bombycina, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., CF Canyon, May 2, 2007

Phacelia bombycina, habit, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Gila, April 26, 2024

Phacelia bombycina, habit, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Gila, April 1, 2024

Phacelia bombycina, flower, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Gila, April 26, 2024

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