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Pectocarya platycarpa
Pectocarya platycarpa (Munz & I.M. Johnst.) Munz & I.M. Johnst.
Broadfruit Combseed, Broad Nutted Comb Bur
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonym(s): Pectocarya gracilis var. platycarpa, Pectocarya linearis var. platycarpa
USDA Symbol: PEPL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , TX , UTWeb Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pectocarya platycarpa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pectocarya platycarpa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pectocarya platycarpa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-30Research By: CBR