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largeflower baby blue eyes

Nemophila phacelioides Nutt.
largeflower baby blue eyes
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Nemophila phacelioides is a flowering plant in the Hydrophyllaceae family, native to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. It grows in woodland openings in riparian areas with sandy or silty soils.

Description

Nemophila phacelioides, commonly known as largeflower baby blue eyes, is a member of the waterleaf family (Hydrophyllaceae). It is found in the South Central United States, particularly in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The species typically inhabits riparian woodlands, where it grows in open areas with sandy or silty soil. The plant was first described in 1822 by Nutt.

Other common names

largeflower baby blue eyes

Distribution

Arkansas · Louisiana · Oklahoma · Texas

Synonyms

Nemophila pilosaNemophila hirsutaNemophila nuttalliiViticella phacelioides

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