Turnsole

Heliotropium ramosissimum

It is a plant of the family Boraginaceae.
Turnsole - Heliotropium ramosissimum NW desert near Monte Leste, Sal, Cabo Verde.  Cabo Verde,Fall,Geotagged,Heliotropium ramosissimum,Turnsole

Appearance

Heliotropium ramosissimum is an ascending or procumbent, herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 50cm tall. The stem is much branched from a woody base.

Distribution

The native range of this species is Macaronesia to Afghanistan and Arabian Peninsula.

Habitat

It grows primarily in the desert or dry shrubland biome.

References:

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https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117174-1
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliotropium_ramosissimum
https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Heliotropium+ramosissimum
https://www.floraofqatar.com/heliotropiaceae.htm
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderBoraginales
FamilyBoraginaceae
GenusHeliotropium
SpeciesHeliotropium ramosissimum
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Cabo Verde