Betatakin Nama
Nama retrorsum

Family: Borage (Boraginaceae)
AKA: Betatakin Fiddleleaf, Howell's Nama
Photo taken on: June 3, 2014
Location: Abiquiu, NM
Life Zones: Foothills
Habitat: Sandy areas

Grows erect to sprawling from 4" to 12" with very hairy leaves and stems. Hairs on the stems point downwards which differentiates it from Nama hispida whose hairs point upward. Flowers are ¼" long while Nama hispida flowers are ½" long.

Bristly Nama
Nama hispida (Nama hispidum)

Family: Borage (Boraginaceae)
AKA: Sand Bells, Purple Mat, Purple Roll Leaf
Photo taken on: August 4, 2014
Location: Plaza Blanca, Abiquiu, NM
Life Zones: Foothills
Habitat: Sandy, gravelly areas

Grows erect to sprawling from 2" to 8" with very hairy leaves and stems. Hairs on the stems point upwards which differentiates it from Nama retrorsum. Leaves are narrow and wider near the tip. Flowers can be pinkish and are ½" long with a white-ringed yellow throat.