Lithospermum latifolium

Lithospermum latifolium is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common names American gromwell and American stoneseed. Its native range is centered in the Midwestern United States, where it is found in calcareous forests. It is a hairy, tall perennial herb that produces small yellow flowers in late spring.[1]

Lithospermum latifolium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Lithospermum
Species:
L. latifolium
Binomial name
Lithospermum latifolium

Lithospermum latifolium is a conservative species that is uncommon throughout its range. It is generally restricted to areas of high quality native vegetation.[2]

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References

  1. http://wisplants.uwsp.edu/scripts/detail.asp?SpCode=LITLAT UW- Stevens Point Freckman Herbarium
  2. http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/woodland/plants/am_gromwell.htm Lithospermum latifolium at Illinoiswildflowers


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