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Marcus, Joseph A.

Lithospermum matamorense

Lithospermum matamorense DC.

Rough Stoneseed

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LIMA5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Flower: Stamens 5.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Corolla small, white with a yellow center.

Distribution

USA: TX

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX

Herbarium Specimen(s)

NPSOT 0424 Collected Apr 5, 1993 in Bexar County by Mike Fox

1 specimen(s) available in the Digital Herbarium

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Lithospermum matamorense in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lithospermum matamorense in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lithospermum matamorense

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-16
Research By: TWC Staff

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