Hackelia diffusa spreading stickseed

Boraginaceae Borage Family

Key Words: radially symmetrical with 4 nutlets

Family ID traits:

• Inner throat of tubular corolla marked by fornices (protruding structure )
• Flower structure often coiled like a scorpion tail.
• Entire plant may be hairy, prickly, or sticky overall.
• Fruit – 4 nutlets around base of style.

Habitat:

• Common in shrub-steppe and low elevation dry forest.
• Perennial.
• Spring bloomer.