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Plagiobothrys lamprocarpus

Plagiobothrys lamprocarpus (Piper) I.M. Johnst.

Shinyfruit Popcornflower, Shiny-fruit Popcorn-flower, Shinyfruit Popcorn Flower, Shiny-fruited Allocarya

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Synonym(s): Allocarya lamprocarpa

USDA Symbol: PLLA3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-2, shiny.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jun

Distribution

USA: OR
Native Distribution: Known in North America only in Oregon where it is listed as endangered.
Native Habitat: Wet places.

Web Reference

Webref 85 - OregonFlora (2020) Oregon State University
Webref 97 - Shiny-fruited allocarya (Plagiobothrys lamprocarpus) (2021) Oregon Department of Agriculture

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-05-26
Research By: CBR

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