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Boraginaceae; Arabic-Ramram-Tari, Rahab

Heliotropium curassavicum

Description:

Very rare plant only to be seen in Swehain, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Its a succulent herb; stem with many branches; leaves are 2-4cm long and 5-10mm wide; flowers are small, sessile

Habitat:

Its a very rare plant, only to be seen around Swehain. Flowering from Nov. to Jan

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2 Comments

This is a beautiful plant known as Salt Heliotrope here in the states! It's apparently introduced in your area. Thank you for sharing!

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

Lovely!

Karan Raghwa
Spotted by
Karan Raghwa

United Arab Emirates

Spotted on Feb 23, 2007
Submitted on Feb 23, 2013

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