Miami Mist or Fringed Phacelia [Phacelia purshii] found in, Franklin, North Carolina on 5 May 2015. It’s a member of the Waterleaf (Hydrophyllaceae) family that blooms in spring. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 234-235, states it grows in rich woods and fields. These were found near a stream of water at the Macon County Recreation Park. Wikipedia states, “It is a member of the Phacelia genus, which used to be considered part of the Hydrophyllaceae family, but is now (as of 2013) placed within Boraginaceae.”
USDA Plants Listing: Phacelia purshii
Miami Mist or Fringed Phacelia – 5 May 2015
Miami Mist (More) – 5 May 2015
