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Antiphytum heliotropioides
Antiphytum heliotropioides A. DC.
Mexican Saucerflower, Mexican Saucer-flower
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ANHE4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Rocky ravines and washes, limestone ledges and hillsides.
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 Antiphytum heliotropioides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Antiphytum heliotropioides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Antiphytum heliotropioides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-29Research By: CBR