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Blue Heliotrope
Heliotropium amplexicaule Vahl
Boraginaceae
Ornamental in some countries
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This is a hardy drought tolerant plant that can reproduce by seed and vegetatively. It is considered poisonous to humans and livestock. While this plant is attractive to pollinators, results from a honey study showed Blue Heliotrope is a source of pyrrolizidine alkaloid (the poisonous compound that causes problems for humans and livestock) .
Aphids, whiteflies, mites and thrips impact this plant
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