Amsinckia tesselata Bristly fiddleneck (Boraginaceae)

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Amsinckia tesselata
Bristly fiddleneck
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The Amsinckia tesselata plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Utah. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bristly fiddleneck.

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Latin Name:  Amsinckia tesselata
Common Name:  Bristly fiddleneck
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Roadsides and dry open slopes and flats, often in disturbed soil[60]

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil in full sun[1, 200].

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