Latin name: Phacelia grandiflora (Benth.) A. Gray Pronunciation: fa-SEEL-ee-a gran-di-FLOR-a Common name: Large-flowered phacelia Family: Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf) Habitat: Open, sandy, +/- moist areas, chaparral and coastal-sage scrub, often in washes or burns to 3500', South Coast, Channel Islands (rare), south slope West Transverse Range, south slope San Gabriels, west Peninsular Range Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Phacelia 2) grandiflora |
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