Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay

Salt  Heliotrope, Wild Heliotrope  (Heliotropium curassavicum)
Plant: A fleshy perennial herb with spreading stems 6-12 inches tall.
Flowers: The flowers are white, purplish near the center with yellow spots in the throat.  Arranged in coiled spikes 2 1/4 to 4 1/2 inches long.
Fruit:  Rounded, not hairy with 4 nutlets.
Leaf:   The succulent leaves  are  1/4 to 1 1/2 inches long on short stems. 
Flowering period:   March to October
Use by Indians:  
Can be found here: Big Canyon
Native Plant: Yes Halophyte: Yes
Family Name: Borage
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Date: 8/2/2005