Description
Heliotropium tubulosum (also called Tubular Heliotrope, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including scrub, desert, and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Heliotropium tubulosum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Heliotropium tubulosum are white or pale blue and have a funnel-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.