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  Heliotropium anomalum (Hinahina)
Heliotropium anomalum is a small plant that forms a prostrate mat 6 to 12 inches deep and up to 30 inches across.
Heliotropium anomalum is endemic to sandy coastal habitats throughout most of Polynesia.
Heliotropium anomalum can be easily grown from cuttings without the use of a rooting hormone.
www2.hawaii.edu /~eherring/hawnprop/hel-anom.htm   (713 words)

  
 Heliotropium europaeum (Common Heliotrope) - Wild Plants of Malta (by Stephen Mifsud)
Heliotropium = helios, "sun," and trope, "turning," thus meaning "sun-turning," either referring to the summer solstice when the first described species bloomed, or referring to the turning of flowers toward the sun, a characteristic of many species known as heliotropism (Greek);
The Heliotropium europaeum, is a well branching, erect, annual plant that shows it self in Summer.
It is known that Heliotropium europaeum (q.v.) may be fatal to sheep and cattle that eat it.
www.marz-kreations.com /WildPlants/BORG/Heliotropium_europaeum.html   (2638 words)

  
 botany/heliotropium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
They may be deep blue-violet to purple, lavender, or almost white.
POTTING: Heliotropium needs a minimum winter temperature of 45 degrees and soil made of two parts loam and one part leaf mold, with quite a bit of sand added.
Plants growing in large tubs or pots don’t need to be repotted every year.
www.botany.com /heliotropium.html   (316 words)

  
 PLANTS Profile for Heliotropium arborescens (garden heliotrope) | USDA PLANTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Heliotropium arborescens L. See all the Heliotropium thumbnails at the PLANTS Gallery
Heliotropium arborescens L. This plant is introduced to the United States from another country or countries.
Heliotropium arborescens L. View species account from ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN).
plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=HEAR16   (144 words)

  
 PlantFiles: Detailed information on Heliotrope Heliotropium arborescens
Heliotropium arborescens is a really nice plant that can be grown outdoors in summer as well as indoors the whole year.
At present narrow varieties are often grown annual from seeds, but they mostly lack the sweet intensive scent of vanilla and cinnamon that made the plant famous.
Heliotropium needs quite a lot of water and does not like the soil to dry out completely.
davesgarden.com /pf/go/224/index.html   (700 words)

  
 Heliotropium procumbens (Boraginaceae) - HEAR species info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Information on Heliotropium procumbens as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).
Nomenclatural information about Heliotropium procumbens is provided by ITIS.
The Global Compendium of Weeds: Heliotropium procumbens Mill.
www.hear.org /species/heliotropium_procumbens   (321 words)

  
 PLANTS Profile for Heliotropium curassavicum (salt heliotrope) | USDA PLANTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Heliotropium curassavicum L. Click on a thumbnail to view an image, or see all the Heliotropium thumbnails at the PLANTS Gallery
Heliotropium curassavicum L. View 41 genera in Boraginaceae, 28 species in Heliotropium or click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
Heliotropium curassavicum L. Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the PLANTS Classification Report.
plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=HECU3   (225 words)

  
 Heliotropium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Heliotropes (Heliotropium) is a genus of plants in the family Boraginaceae with 250 to 300 species.
Several of them are popular garden plants, most notably Heliotropium arborescens.
The name Heliotrope (Helios is Greek for sun, tropein means turn) derives from the fact that these plants turn their leaves to the sun.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Heliotropium   (120 words)

  
 Digital Flora of Texas Vascular Plant Image Library query results: Heliotropium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Boraginaceae: Heliotropium arborescens - Cultivated, from University of Washington Medicinal plants Garden.
Boraginaceae: Heliotropium arborescens - Cultivated, from Texas A&M Campus.
Boraginaceae: Heliotropium indicum - whole plant (with powdery mildew) from Winston Ranch, Uvalde Co., Texas - photo by Robert Corbett - Monique Reed collection 2913, TAMU 33778
www.csdl.tamu.edu /FLORA/cgi/gallery_query?q=Heliotropium   (701 words)

  
 Heliotropium indicum (Boraginaceae) - HEAR species info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Information on Heliotropium indicum as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).
Nomenclatural information about Heliotropium indicum is provided by ITIS.
The Global Compendium of Weeds: Heliotropium indicum L. The Global Compendium of Weeds provides worldwide citations of potential weediness of Heliotropium indicum.
www.hear.org /species/heliotropium_indicum   (252 words)

  
 Heliotropium curassavicum Alkali Heath.
Heliotropium curassavicum tolerates full sun, seaside conditions, alkaline soil, salt,and seasonal flooding.
Heliotropium curassavicum's foliage color is Green, and type is StressDeciduous.
If the numbers are zero, there is a reason.
www.laspilitas.com /plants/1172.htm   (223 words)

  
 Floridata: Heliotropium arborsecens
The compact shape and ultra-violet-blue flowers of 'Marine' make it a favorite for butterfly gardens.
There are about 250 species of Heliotropium; this is one of the most commonly cultivated species and it is usually just called "heliotrope." Common heliotrope is an evergreen soft-wooded sub-shrub that is often grown as an annual bedding plant.
It is rounded and bushy and usually stays no more than 12-18 in (30.5-45.7 cm) tall with a similar spread, but can get as tall as 4 ft (1.2 m).
www.floridata.com /ref/H/heli_arb.cfm   (461 words)

  
 atlantis heliotropium, heliotropium arborescens, partial sun plant, blue or purple flowers
atlantis heliotropium, heliotropium arborescens, partial sun plant, blue or purple flowers
The Heliotropium Atlantis, 'Heliotropium arborescens', a Proven Selections plant, produces violet-blue flowers that smell of fresh vanilla.
The Heliotropium plant is often called Heliotrope and is great for attracting Butterflies.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
www.flowerpotheaven.com /plants/atlantis-heliotropium/453526986.html   (118 words)

  
 University of Mississippi - Pullen Herbarium
Herbarium Information: A specimen collected in Mississippi is present in the Pullen Herbarium (MISS).
Accepted Name: Heliotropium curassavicum L. Source: Lowe, E.N. Plants of Mississippi.
Accepted Name: Heliotropium indicum L. Source: Lowe, E.N. Plants of Mississippi.
www.mcsr.olemiss.edu /herbarium/echecklist.php?genus=Heliotropium   (203 words)

  
 Heliotropium - Nagano
The Heliotropium Nagano, 'Heliotropium arborescens', a Proven Selections plant, produces fragrant deep purple flowers.
They are quick to bloom and have a very compact habit.
The Heliotropium plant is often called Heliotrope and is great for attracting Butterflies.
www.naturehills.com /new/product/annualsdetails.aspx?prodid=2248   (100 words)

  
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No one, in fact, can tire of perusing the volume as spiritual reading.
norea.net /heliotropium/about.htm   (719 words)

  
 How to Grow Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens) - eHow.com
Home » Home & Garden » Growing » Growing Annuals » Grow Common Heliotrope (Heliotropium Arborescens)
Boasting a wonderful, intense, fruity fragrance that earned this plant its other name - cherry pie plant - heliotrope also has pretty deep purple clusters of flowers and rich green leaves.
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www.ehow.com /how_6755_grow-common-heliotrope.html   (305 words)

  
 Order Heliotrope, Heliotropium arborescens, Herb Seeds
Notes: Plant follows the sun dramatically from sun-up to sun down.
HELIOTROPIUM ARBORESCENS Sweet scented violet-blue flowers are favourites as potplants or outdoor bedding plants.
Cultivated for perfumery and for scenting bathing waters.
www.sandmountainherbs.com /heliotrope.html   (147 words)

  
 BORAGINACEAE Heliotropium indicum photo - Ronnie Gaubert photos at pbase.com
BORAGINACEAE Heliotropium indicum photo - Ronnie Gaubert photos at pbase.com
I have finally got an ID on this flower:
Nice, I'm glad you found out what it is called.
www.pbase.com /ronnie_14187/image/41085763/original   (171 words)

  
 PlantFiles: Detailed information on Clasping heliotrope Heliotropium amplexicaule
PlantFiles: Detailed information on Clasping heliotrope Heliotropium amplexicaule
Heliotropium amplexicaule does not seem to be a problem in the US but it is an invasive weed in Southeast Australia and is toxic to livestock.
Mine has not spread beyond where it was originally planted three years ago but be aware it could be invasive where conditions are favorable.
davesgarden.com /pf/go/80170   (242 words)

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