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Macromeria viridiflora

Macromeria viridiflora DC.

Giant-trumpets, Green-flower Macromeria

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

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USDA Symbol: mavi

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

A hairy, leafy plant with several stout stems in a clump and pale, hairy, trumpet-shaped flowers in large coils at ends of upper branches.

The flowers of this species are long for the family. Its leaves and flowers were dried and mixed with wild tobacco (Nicotiana) for Hopi "rain-bringing" ceremonies.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM
Native Distribution: Eastern Arizona and southern New Mexico south to Mexico.
Native Habitat: Rocky slopes and valleys in pinewoods from moderate to high elevations.

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-17
Research By: TWC Staff

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