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Phacelia campanularia

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Phacelia campanularia, also known as California bluebell or wild Canterbury bell, is an annual herb native to the dry slopes of southern California. This plant belongs to the genus Phacelia, which includes about 150 species of flowering herbs found in North America and South America. Phacelia campanularia typically grows to about 9 inches tall and features dark green, toothed, oval leaves. Its blooms are blue and have five lobes, appearing in loose sprays. The California bluebell is closely related to other species within the Phacelia genus.123

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