Distant Phacelia  - Phacelia distans

Location/Trail:  North Mountain National TrailDate sighted:  3/28/2010Season:  SpringGrowth Habit: Herb/Forb

Flower Color: Violet-blue to purple, Whitish

Height: Up to 18 inches (46 cm) tall



The individual flowers are tubular, 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) wide, and have 5 broad, rounded lobes. The leaves are hairy with fern-like appearance; the stems are reddish and also hairy.