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Amsinckia tessellata
Amsinckia tessellata A. Gray
Bristly Fiddleneck, Checker Fiddleneck, Devil's Lettuce
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: AMTE3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Five petals with red markings in the throat
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , ID , MO , NM , NV , OR , UT , WAFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Amsinckia tessellata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amsinckia tessellata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amsinckia tessellata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-29Research By: TWC Staff