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Phacelia heterophylla

Variable Leaf Scorpion Weed, Variable Leaved Phacelia
Other regional names: Variable Leaved Scorpion Weed +4 more
  • Variable Leaved Scorpion Weed
  • Varileaf Phacelia
  • Virgate Phacelia
  • Virgate Scorpion Weed
  • Wand Phacelia
Also known as: Phacelia circinata var. heterophylla (Pursh) Kuntze +8 more
  • Phacelia circinata var. heterophylla (Pursh) Kuntze
  • Phacelia heterophylla subsp. heterophylla
  • Phacelia heterophylla var. sonorensis S.S.White
  • Phacelia heterophylla var. typica Dundas
  • Phacelia heterophyllum var. heterophyllum
  • Phacelia magellanica f. heterophylla (Pursh) Brand
  • Phacelia magellanica var. heterophylla (Pursh) Kuntze
  • Phacelia monosperma A.Nelson
  • Phacelia piersoniae L.O.Williams
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Phacelia heterophylla (commonly known as Variable-Leaf Scorpion-Weed or Variable-Leaved Phacelia) is a herbaceous perennial 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
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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