Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Salt Heliotrope

 Salt heliotrope in Kit Carson Park, Escondido

Salt heliotrope (Heliotropium curassavicum) is a common plant that grows in parks and wastelands. It had small white flowers that grow in oblong clusters.

Here is a close-up on the flowers. Notice that the  flowers have dark purple center. The plant is easily recognizable.

 Salt heliotrope flowers

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