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Amsinckia douglasiana
Amsinckia douglasiana A. DC.
Douglas' Fiddleneck
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: AMDO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Spatulate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Orange , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CA , MA , MEWeb Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 37 - Calscape (2019) California Native Plant Society
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Amsinckia douglasiana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amsinckia douglasiana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amsinckia douglasiana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-02Research By: TWC Staff