Phacelia minor
California Bluebell, Whitlavia
Other regional names: Wild Canterbury Bells
- Wild Canterbury Bells
Also known as: Phacelia minor (Harv.) Thell. ex F.Zimm. +13 more
- Phacelia minor (Harv.) Thell. ex F.Zimm.
- Phacelia minor subsp. whitlavia
- Phacelia minor var. whitlavia J.F.Macbr.
- Phacelia whitlavia A.Gray
- Phacelia whitlavia f. genuina Brand
- Phacelia whitlavia f. gracillima Brand
- Phacelia whitlavia f. heterostyla Brand
- Phacelia whitlavia f. minor (Harv.) Brand
- Phacelia whitlavia var. euwhitlavia Brand
- Phacelia whitlavia var. jonesii Brand
- Whitlavia gloxinioides E.Vilm.
- Whitlavia gloxinioides J.Hill Dicks.
- Whitlavia grandiflora Harv.
- Whitlavia minor Harv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Phacelia minor (commonly known as California bluebell or Whitlavia) is an annual belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Phacelia genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Massachusetts