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Juett, William

Lithospermum multiflorum

Lithospermum multiflorum Torr. ex A. Gray

Manyflowered Stoneseed

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LIMU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Manyflowered Stoneseed is 9-18 inches tall and has basal leaves smaller than puccoon. Leaves are alternate and close together on the stem; the upper leaves are 1-2 inches long, narrow and blunt. The upper half is branched, with a compact cluster of flowers at the tip of the stem, 1/2- 3/4 inch long, with 5 round, yellow petals 1 1/4 inches across.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: 9-18 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , NM , OK , TX , UT , WY

Bibliography

Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller

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Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-30
Research By: TWC Staff

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