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Reveal, James L.

Hackelia patens

Hackelia patens (Nutt.) I.M. Johnst.

Spotted Stickseed

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: HAPA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White to bluish white.

Distribution

USA: ID , MT , NV , OR , UT , WY

Web Reference

Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of Montana
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-30
Research By: CBR

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