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Heliotropium texanum

Heliotropium texanum I.M. Johnst.

Texas Heliotrope

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: HETE4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 14 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 2 or 4.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: White with yellow centers.

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Gravelly or sandy soil, brushland, roadsides.

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-24
Research By: CBR

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