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Heliotropium curassavicum

CHINESE PUSLEY, SALT HELIOTROPE

Boraginaceae
Borage family

Heliotropium curassavicum © Carll Goodpasture


Perennial, stems 4–24" (1–6 dm).
This plant has fleshy, hairless stems.
Flowers are white with yellow spots, becoming purplish about the center.
Blooming March–October. 
Moist to dry, saline soils.
Elevation < 6900' (2100 m).
California.
Desert Wild Flowers p. 208 210 # 479 
A Flora of Southern California p. 261 260 B
The Jepson Manual p. 381 385

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Last modified: February 2, 2009





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