Scorpionweed, Desert Heliotrope

• Scientific Name: Phacelia Crenulata V.Ambigua
• Common Name: Scorpionweed, Desert Heliotrope
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, C.M. Guilliams, and J. Malusa. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 10. Eudicots: Berberidaceae, Bignoniaceae and Boraginaceae. Phytoneuron 2015-1, 1-60
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/01PhytoN-SWArizPt10Berb-Borag.pdf#page=44
• Habitat: Bajadas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Violet or indigo or blue
• Flowering Period: Feb. to June
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Abundant, widespread
• Family: Boraginaceae (borage family)