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Smith, R.W.

Argusia gnaphalodes

Argusia gnaphalodes (L.) Heine

Sea Lavender, Bay Lavender, Sea Rosemary, Beach Heliotrope

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s): Mallotonia gnaphalodes, Tournefortia gnaphalodes

USDA Symbol: ARGN2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear , Spatulate
Inflorescence: Cyme
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: To about 5 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink , Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Flowers white or pinkish with red or yellowish-green throats.

Distribution

USA: FL

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACU			FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-03-16
Research By: JAM

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