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Antiphytum heliotropioides

Antiphytum heliotropioides A. DC.

Mexican Saucerflower, Mexican Saucer-flower

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ANHE4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Rocky ravines and washes, limestone ledges and hillsides.

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Antiphytum heliotropioides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Antiphytum heliotropioides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Antiphytum heliotropioides

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-29
Research By: CBR

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