Linearleaf phacelia
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In naming this species, Pursh placed in wrong genus and area (Missouri, instead of Columbia). Not corrected until 1895.
In the NPS atlas of species the expedition described
Linearleaf phacelia
Discovered at Rock Fort. In naming this species, Pursh placed in wrong genus and area (Missouri instead of Columbia). It was not corrected until 1895.
Encyclopedia of Life page for Linearleaf phacelia (opens in a new tab) On the atlas map
Source: National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.
Where it’s being seen today
14 research-grade iNaturalist observations between 2021–2025. Most recent: 2025-06-11. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.
