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Lithospermum latifolium
Lithospermum latifolium Michx.
American Stoneseed
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LILA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 1-4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Pale yellow to whitish.
Distribution
USA: AR , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NY , OH , PA , SD , TN , VA , WI , WVCanada: ON , QC
Web Reference
Webref 26 - Minnesota Wildflowers: a field guide to the flora of Minnesota (2009)Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lithospermum latifolium in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lithospermum latifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lithospermum latifolium
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-14Research By: Joseph A. Marcus