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Amsinckia carinata
Amsinckia carinata A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.
Malheur Valley Fiddleneck
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: AMCA8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Orange , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Dark yellow to orange, with dark orange spots.
Distribution
USA: ORNative Habitat: Rocky hillsides.
Web Reference
Webref 96 - Malheur Valley fiddleneck (Amsinckia carinata) (2021) Oregon Department of AgricultureWebref 85 - OregonFlora (2020) Oregon State University
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Amsinckia carinata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amsinckia carinata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amsinckia carinata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-26Research By: CBR