alkali heliotrope

Heliotropium curassavicum

Member of heliotrope (genus Heliotropium)
borage family (family Boraginaceae)
borages (order Boraginales)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
purple, white in flowering plants

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• stem prostrate to ± ascending, glabrous
• calyx lobes glabrous
• corolla white, throat generally purple or yellow
• scattered everywhere

Toxicity of heliotrope (Heliotropium spp.):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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Chris’s observations: 5 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Coyote Hills RP: 5

Months:

• Jul.: 3
• Aug.: 1
• Sep.: 0
• Oct.: 1

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Not all sites include this taxon:

• Heliotropium curassavicum → iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora
• not yet listed → FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora