Monrovia Canyon Park - Large Flowered Phacelia

(Phacelia grandiflora)

A stand of Large Flowered Phacelia seen alongside the Bill Cull Trail. These plants are "fire followers" that only appear in the Spring after an area has been burned by brushfire. These plants are covered with sticky glands that can stain clothing and hairs, covered with globules of oil, that can sometimes cause a skin rash.


Closeup of Large Flowered Phacelia blossoms.