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Douglas' fiddleneck

Scientific Name: Amsinckia douglasiana

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Douglas' Fiddleneck (Amsinckia douglasiana)

Amsinckia douglasiana, commonly known as Douglas' Fiddleneck, is a species of fiddleneck native to western North America.

Considerations for Pets

  • Fiddleneck has reportedly been linked to livestock losses.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amsinckia douglasiana A. DC.
  • Common Name: Douglas' Fiddleneck
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to the coastal Santa Monica region.
  • Found in the South Coast and western ranges of California.
  • Also found in other locations such as Maine (ME) and Massachusetts (MA).
  • Grows on loose, shaley slopes.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Described as a weedy plant that thrives on disturbed soil.
  • Small yellow tubular-shaped flowers occur along multiple stems up to two feet tall that coil.
  • An annual herb.