Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
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:
Family Name: Borage
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Date: 11/16/2002