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Synonyms: |
Cynoglossum micranthum Desf. Paracynoglossum lanceolatum (Forssk.) R.R. Mill. |
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Description: | Short-lived perennial herb with annual stems, up to 1.5 m. Leaves lanceolate near the base to near-linear higher up the stem. Flowers all along the branches, up to 4 mm across, white to sky blue. Fruits consisting of 4 small nutlets, covered in sticky hairs. | |
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Derivation of specific name: | lanceolatum: lanceolate | |
Flowering time: | Dec - Jan | |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species | |
Literature: |
Burrows, J.E. & Willis, C.K. (eds) (2005). Plants of the Nyika Plateau Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 31 SABONET, Pretoria Page 117. Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 19. Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 12. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 30. Martins, E.S. (1990). Boraginaceae Flora Zambesiaca 7(4) Pages 105 - 107. (Includes a picture). |
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