Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Hackelia floribunda (Lehmann) I.M. Johnston
(Manyseeded Stickseed)
Family: Boraginaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Echinospermum floribundum Lehmann
Lappula floribunda (Lehmann) Greene
Hackelia floribunda is an upper elevation erect herb with light blue flowers and nutlets that have hooked bristles that are free to the base. The leaves are broader than those of Lappula. Hackelia floribunda is found in the Ponderosa Pine forest.
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Hackelia floribunda, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, July 15, 2008
Hackelia floribunda, detail of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, July 15, 2008
Hackelia floribunda, detail of nutlet, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, July 15, 2008
Hackelia floribunda, 1x field macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, July 22, 2009
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