Species Heliotropium curassavicum
Pictures from Observations
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Heliotropium:
Gk. (h)elios = sun; tropein = to turn. Many flowers in this genus turn their flower heads to follow the sun: ‘heliotrope’ – diurnal motion in response to the sun’s movement.
Scientific name:
Heliotropium curassavicum L.
Common names:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 1: 130 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
Erect or prostrate, annual or perennial halophyte. Leaves spathulate, bluish-green, succulent. Flowers in a helicoid cyme, white. Nutlets rugose. Sept.--Apr. Disturbed places, damp soil, NW, SW, KM, LB (European weed, drier parts of southern Africa).
Observations of Taxon
Heliotropium curassavicum
Name of observer:
Observer unknown (David)
Date observed:
13/07/2016 - 6:20pm
Collection:
