Seaside heliotrope

Heliotropium curassavicum

"Heliotropium curassavicum" is a species of heliotrope that is native to much of the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, and can be found on other continents as an introduced species. It thrives in salty soils, such as beach sand and alkali flats.
Seaside heliotrope - Heliotropium curassavicum Near caves of Balankanche. Geotagged,Heliotropium curassavicum,Mexico,Seaside heliotrope,Summer

Appearance

This is a perennial herb which can take the form of a prostrate creeper along the ground to a somewhat erect shrub approaching 0.5 m in height. The stem and foliage are fleshy, with the leaves thick and oval or spade-shaped. The plentiful inflorescences are curled, coiling double rows of small bell-shaped flowers. Each flower is white with five rounded lobes and a purple or yellow throat. The fruit is a smooth nutlet.
Salt Heliotrope It thrives in salty soils, such as beach sand and alkali flats. This is a perennial herb which can take the form of a prostrate creeper along the ground to a somewhat erect shrub approaching 0.5 m (1.6 ft) in height. The stem and foliage are fleshy, with the leaves thick and oval or spade-shaped. The plentiful inflorescences are curled, coiling double rows of small bell-shaped flowers. Each flower is white with five rounded lobes and a purple or yellow throat. The fruit is a smooth nutlet. Habitat: Lake Crowley, CA. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1154456003 Geotagged,Heliotropium curassavicum,Summer,United States

Naming

It is known by several common names, such as seaside heliotrope, salt heliotrope, monkey tail, quail plant and "Chinese parsley". in Latin American Spanish it is known as "cola de mico","cola de gama" or "rabo alacrán", and it is called kīpūkai in Hawaii.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderBoraginales
FamilyBoraginaceae
GenusHeliotropium
SpeciesH. curassavicum
Photographed in
Mexico
United States of America