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Harpagonella palmeri var. arizonica
Harpagonella palmeri A. Gray var. arizonica I.M. Johnst.
Arizona Grapplinghook, Arizona Grappling-hook
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HAPAA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Fruit: 2 nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr
Bloom Notes: White with yellow centers.
Distribution
USA: AZNative Habitat: Gravelly slopes and ridges, creosote bush communities.
Web Reference
Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert FloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Harpagonella palmeri var. arizonica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Harpagonella palmeri var. arizonica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Harpagonella palmeri var. arizonica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-24Research By: CBR