Taxon Report

Phacelia orogenes Brand

mountain phacelia

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Taxon Summary

Phacelia orogenes, commonly known as mountain phacelia, is a annual herb in the Hydrophyllaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Meadows and seeps, Pinyon and juniper woodland, and Subalpine coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 2185 to 3400 meters. Phacelia orogenes is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Phacelia orogenes Brand
Common Name:
mountain phacelia
Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Element Code: PDHYD0C3C0
USDA Plants Symbol: PHOR
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: annual herb
Blooming Period: (May)Jun-Aug (May)Jun-Aug
Elevation: 2185-3400 (7170-11155)
General Habitats: Meadows and seeps, Pinyon and juniper woodland, Subalpine coniferous forest
Microhabitat: Mesic
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 0
California Endemic:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Tulare (TUL)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Crag Peak (3611812), Kern Lake (3611834), Mineral King (3611845), Triple Divide Peak (3611855)
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 12 February 2025].