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Heliotropium angiospermum Murr.

Scorpion's-tail, Scorpion-tail

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

USDA Symbol: HEAN5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Scorpion-tail is a member of the borage or forget-me-not family (family Boraginaceae). Borages are generally herbs, often covered with bristly hairs.

There are about 100 genera and 2,000 species, found mostly in warm or temperate regions. Borage species are grown as ornamentals.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: blooms nearly all year

Distribution

USA: FL , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N), PR(N), VI(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist

Benefit

Attracts: Butterflies
Nectar Source: yes

Mr. Smarty Plants says

Cultural requirements for Heliotropium angiospermum in Florida
April 10, 2006
What are the cultural requirements for Heliotropium angiospermum?
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From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Plant Nursery - Sanibel, FL

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2011-09-23
Research By: TWC Staff

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