species 2,445 observations

Sun Opener

Heimia salicifolia

Field notes

Heimia salicifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Loosestrife family, Lythraceae. It is native to the Americas, ranging from the southwestern United States (Texas and New Mexico) through Mexico and Central America to Argentina. Common names include shrubby yellowcrest, sinicuichi, sun opener, willow-leaf heimia, sini. The plant has been used for shamanic purposes by native peoples in Central America and Mexico.

Supports All

1 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Calleta Silkmoth 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.