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Cressler, Alan

Lithospermum caroliniense

Lithospermum caroliniense (Walter ex J.F. Gmel.) MacMill.

Carolina Puccoon, Hairy Puccoon, Hispid Gromwell

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: lica13

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

One to numerous stout, leafy stems, simple to branched above; 1-2 ft. tall. Stems and linear leaves are gray-green and covered with coarse, stiff hairs. Deep yellow, tubular flowers are clustered at the end of stems. Older plants may form clumps 2-3 ft. across.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CO , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NE , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , WI , WV
Canada: ON
Native Distribution: NY to SD & n.e. CO, s. to FL, TX Panhandle & Mex.
Native Habitat: Sandy grasslands; open woods

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Description: Sandy soils.

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From the National Organizations Directory

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

Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, Sally

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Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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