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Heliotropium racemosum
Heliotropium racemosum Rose & Standl.
Coastal Plain Heliotrope
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s): Heliotropium convolvulaceum var. racemosum
USDA Symbol: HERA5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 2 or 4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: White with yellow centers.
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Loose sandy soil, quartz sand dunes, roadsides.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Heliotropium racemosum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Heliotropium racemosum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Heliotropium racemosum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-24Research By: CBR