Branching Phacelia

Phacelia ramosissima

Basic Information

Family: Hydrophyllaceae

Genus: phacelia

Plant ID (slug): phacelia-ramosissima

Numeric ID: 23822

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Phacelia ramosissima is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Leaves - cooked and used as greens[257].

Medicinal Uses

The roots are emetic[257]. A decoction has been taken to clear a bad stomach and also as a treatment for gonorrhoea[257].