Can you identify this wildflower outside Golden - Ask Extension
We saw this wildflower blooming on the Clear Creek trail west of Golden and I can't seem to identify it. Thanks for your help.
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Can you identify this wildflower outside Golden #834742
Asked June 09, 2023, 1:15 PM EDT
We saw this wildflower blooming on the Clear Creek trail west of Golden and I can't seem to identify it. Thanks for your help.
Jefferson County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi Susan,
Very cool photo! I believe this is Virgate Scorpion-weed, Phacelia heterophylla. Here is a resource with more information: https://www.swcoloradowildflowers.com/White%20Enlarged%20Photo%20Pages/phacelia%20heterophylla.htm. The last photo features the flowers uncurling, similar to the stage you found the plant in.
Hania
Thanks so much, Hania! I appreciate all the info.
Susan
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