Fl. Per.: May-June.

Type: Prope Krasnovodsk, Eichwald s.n. (LE).

Distribution: S. Siberia, Iran and adjoining parts of Russia, Afghanistan, Baluchistan (Pakistan).

The variety as pointed out by Kazmi (l.c. 165) is typically distinguished by the short glabrous style, but may vary to being sparsely pilose (Heliotropium brahuicum). Specimens of such nature are Qutubuddin & Ashfaq 82; Muqarrab Shah 19). The silky nature of ovary is often retained on the mature fruit (nutlet) as well.