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Plagiobothrys orientalis

Plagiobothrys orientalis (L.) I.M. Johnst.

Oriental Popcornflower, Oriental Popcorn-flower, Oriental Popcorn Flower

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PLOR

USDA Native Status: AK (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, usually 4.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AK
Native Habitat: Wet places.

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-03-02
Research By: CBR

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