Description
Phacelia purpusii (also called Purpus' Phacelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a branched stem with light green leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in desert scrub, grasslands, and disturbed sites.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phacelia purpusii is a small, bell-shaped, blue-violet flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.