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Eritrichium howardii
Eritrichium howardii (A. Gray) Rydb.
Howard's Alpine Forget-me-not, Howard's Alpine-forget-me-not, Howard's Forget-me-not
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ERHO8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Mat-forming, up to about 4 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , BlueBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: MT , WYNative Habitat: Gravelly, calcareous soil, exposed ridges and flats in grasslands, woodlands, valleys.
Web Reference
Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of MontanaWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Eritrichium howardii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eritrichium howardii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eritrichium howardii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-23Research By: CBR