XHackelia floribunda - Many-flowered StickseedX
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Many-flowered Stickseed (Hackelia floribunda), family Boraginaceae (Borage)
Per WIKIPEDIA is this: 'Hackelia floribunda is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common name manyflower stickseed. It is native to much of the western half of North America, where it is most often found in areas which are wet during the springtime, such as meadows. This is a lush biennial or perennial herb with hairy stems reaching a maximum height of about a meter. They emerge as a leafy clump, surrounded by many smooth lance-shaped leaves up to 24 centimeters long. There are few leaves at the ends of the stems, which hold cyme inflorescences of blue flowers. Each flower has five lobes with petallike appendages at their bases. The fruit is a tiny, mildly prickly nutlet.' End quote.
USES:
Per the website Native American Ethnobotany are the following uses of the plant; Isleta Drug (Poison) Prickles from fruit caused skin irritation and swelling. Navajo, Ramah Drug (Orthopedic Aid) Root of this or any poisonous plant used for serious injury such as fracture. Navajo, Ramah Drug (Poison) Plant considered poisonous. Navajo, Ramah (Good Luck Charm) Leaves and pollen used various ways for good luck in gambling and trading.
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Plant location: Photographed on Chicago Creek Road near Idaho Springs, Colorado, on June 28, 2011. GPS coordinates: N39?43.022 W105?34.252 - Elevation: 8040'. Native Habitat: Moist thickets and meadows, generally in coniferous forests. Plant -
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period: June to August, one of 29 species in the genus.Foliage -
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