Lappula deflexa

Lappula deflexa is a member of the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family. This family is characterized by typically hairy plants with often showy, star-shaped flowers. Lappula is a genus within this family that includes species commonly referred to as stickseeds due to the hooked fruits that cling to clothing or animal fur. Lappula deflexa was formally described by Garcke in 1863, based on earlier work by Wahlenberg. The species is part of a group of plants that are often found in temperate regions and are adapted to a variety of habitats, including disturbed soils and open fields.