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Lithospermum ruderale
Lithospermum ruderale Douglas ex Lehm.
Western Stoneseed, Western Gromwell
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonym(s): Lithospermum pilosum
USDA Symbol: LIRU4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Several or many leafy stems in a clump produce, in the upper axils, clusters of 5-lobed light yellow flowers.
This species is sometimes called Puccoon, an Algonquian word for plants that yield dye, which alludes to the purple dye extracted from the roots.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , CO , ID , MT , NV , OR , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB
Native Distribution: Northeastern California to western Colorado; north to western Canada.
Native Habitat: Open places in sagebrush, juniper, or pine.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesAttracts: Butterflies
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lithospermum ruderale in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lithospermum ruderale in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lithospermum ruderale
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-06-21Research By: TWC Staff