6,580 observationsLeast Concern
Silky Phacelia
Phacelia sericea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Boraginales βΊFamily: Boraginaceae βΊGenus: Phacelia
About
Phacelia sericea, the silky phacelia or blue alpine phacelia, is a showy perennial species of Phacelia endemic to western North America. Uncommon, it grows mainly at subalpine to alpine elevations in forest openings or above treeline among rocks and sand. Sericea comes from the Latin sericeus, or silky, referring to the fine hairs on the leaves and stem.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Silky Phacelia is Phacelia sericea.
- Silky Phacelia belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Silky Phacelia belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Silky Phacelia belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Silky Phacelia belongs to the order Boraginales.
- Silky Phacelia belongs to the family Boraginaceae.
- Silky Phacelia belongs to the genus Phacelia.