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Heliotropium confertifolium
Heliotropium confertifolium (Torr.) Torr. ex A. Gray
Leafy Heliotrope
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HECO4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Root Type: Tap
Inflorescence: Terminal
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: White with a yellow throat.
Distribution
USA: TXFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Heliotropium confertifolium in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Heliotropium confertifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Heliotropium confertifolium
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-13Research By: DEW