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Heliotropium molle
Heliotropium molle (Torr.) I.M. Johnst.
Soft Heliotrope
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HEMO4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Margin: Lobed
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Stems decumbent, up to about 1 foot long.
Flower: Sepals 5.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
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 molle in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Heliotropium molle in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Heliotropium molle
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-13Research By: TWC Staff