Basic Information Common Name: Nemophila Scientific Name: Nemophila Native Habitat: California, USA History / Discovery / Cultivator Nemophila, a genus of flowering plants in the Boraginaceae family, boasts a history intertwined with the rugged landscapes of western North America, particularly California. The name “Nemophila” itself is
Basic Information Common Name: Five Spot Scientific Name: Nemophila maculata Native Habitat: California, USA. History / Discovery / Cultivator Nemophila maculata, commonly known as Five Spot, is a charming annual wildflower native to California. Its discovery and subsequent cultivation are intertwined with the broader exploration and documentation
Basic Information Common Name: Baby Blue Eyes Scientific Name: Nemophila menziesii Native Habitat: California, Oregon, and Baja California History / Discovery / Cultivator Nemophila menziesii, commonly known as Baby Blue Eyes, is a charming annual wildflower endemic to California, Oregon, and Baja California. The plant belongs to the Boraginaceae f
Basic Information Common Name: Phacelia Scientific Name: Phacelia Native Habitat: Western North America, arid and semi-arid regions. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Phacelia belongs to the Boraginaceae family (formerly Hydrophyllaceae) and encompasses a diverse group of annual and perennial herbs. The name Phacelia originates from the Gr
Basic Information Common Name: California Bluebell Scientific Name: Phacelia minor Native Habitat: California, United States History / Discovery / Cultivator Phacelia minor, commonly known as the California Bluebell, is a charming annual wildflower endemic to California. Its discovery and classification are interwoven with the broader history of bo
Basic Information Common Name: Desert Bluebells Scientific Name: Phacelia campanularia Native Habitat: Arid regions of California and Baja California, Mexico. History / Discovery / Cultivator Phacelia campanularia, commonly known as Desert Bluebells, is a captivating annual wildflower endemic to the arid landscapes of California and Baja California
Basic Information Common Name: Lacy Phacelia Scientific Name: Phacelia tanacetifolia Native Habitat: California and Baja California, as well as parts of Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. History / Discovery / Cultivator Phacelia tanacetifolia, commonly known as Lacy Phacelia, is a striking annual wildflower native to western North Amer
Basic Information Common Name: Trichodesma Scientific Name: Trichodesma Native Habitat: Africa, Asia, and Australia History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Trichodesma belongs to the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family. While not as widely cultivated as some of its relatives, Trichodesma species have a rich
Basic Information Common Name: Messerschmidia Scientific Name: Messerschmidia Native Habitat: Coastal regions of tropical and subtropical areas, particularly islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. History / Discovery / Cultivator Messerschmidia, a genus of flowering plants, often evokes images of windswept coastlines and resilient vegetation. Th
Basic Information Common Name: Sea Trumpet Scientific Name: Messerschmidia argentea Native Habitat: Coastal areas of the Indo-Pacific, including tropical islands, sandy beaches, and rocky shores. History / Discovery / Cultivator Messerschmidia argentea, commonly known as the Sea Trumpet, is a pantropical coastal plant that has captured the attentio
