Phacelia purshii
Miami Mist, Miami Mist
Other regional names: Pursh's Phacelia
- Pursh's Phacelia
Also known as: Cosmanthus purshii (Buckley) Alph.Wood +3 more
- Cosmanthus purshii (Buckley) Alph.Wood
- Phacelia bicknellii Small
- Phacelia ciliata Raf. ex Brand
- Phacelia purschii Buckley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Phacelia purshii (commonly known as Miami mist) is an annual within the Boraginaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Oregon
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms