Chinese parsley, Heliotrope, Salt heliotrope, Seaside heliotrope
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Heliotropium curassavicum is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
Wetlands: Arid West: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Occurs in wetlands
Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Valley Grassland, wetland-riparian, many plant communities
[Wikipedia] Names: Due to its wide geographical range that spans many nations and languages, Heliotropium curassavicum has been given an assortment of common names. In English, these include seaside heliotrope, salt heliotrope, monkey tail, quail plant and Chinese parsley. In Latin American Spanish, it is known as cola de mico, cola de gama or rabo alacrán. It is called kupukai in Hawaii. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
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Suggested Citation
Calflora:
Information on California plants for education, research and conservation,
with data contributed by
public and private institutions and individuals.
[web application]. 2025.The Calflora Database
[a non-profit organization].Available:
https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 07/15/2025).
