Plant: A fleshy perennial herb with spreading stems 6-12
inches tall. |
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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. |
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Fruit: Rounded, not hairy with 4 nutlets. |
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Leaf: The succulent leaves are 1/4 to
1 1/2
inches long on short stems. |
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Flowering period: |
March to October |
Use by Indians: |
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Can be found here: |
Big Canyon |
Native Plant: Yes |
Halophyte: Yes |
Family Name: Borage |
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Date: 8/2/2005
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