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July 26, 2005 : Phacelia sericea

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Keywords: Hydrophyllaceae | Phacelia sericea (Graham) A. Gray | Garibaldi Provincial Park

Phacelia sericea

This entry was posted while I was on vacation, hence the brief written accompaniment. -- Daniel

Commonly named silky phacelia or “sky-pilot”, the specific epithet for this plant (sericea) refers to the soft, dense hairs covering the leaves. Please accept my apologies that this isn't readily apparent in this photograph - next time!

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at July 26, 2005 12:00 AM

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If I look closely at the photo and use my imagination-maybe the leaves are a little like the herb "lamb's ear"?

Posted by: pam in DM,CA at July 26, 2005 8:19 AM

WOW...this is wonderful. I read a mention of this plant, typed it into Google, and up popped this photo. I'm grateful that you posted it.

Posted by: Mary Helene Mele at August 30, 2005 10:13 AM

Phacelia sericea - Z3 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
Phacelia sericea - Z3-10 - A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, Brickell, Cole, Zuk

Posted by: Beverley at July 26, 2007 8:29 AM

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