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Eritrichium splendens

Eritrichium splendens Kearney

Showy Alpine Forget-me-not, Showy Alpine-forget-me-not

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ERSP9

USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Mat-forming, up to about 5 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Blue
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AK
Canada: NT , YT
Native Habitat: Rocky crevices and slopes.

Web Reference

Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-23
Research By: CBR

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