Synonyms: Batschia linearifolia, L. angustifolium, L. linearifolium, L. mandanense Other Common Names: narrowleaf stoneseed, fringed gromwell, fringed puccoon, narrowleaf gromwell, narrowleaf pucoon, trumpet stoneseed Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub
Origin:
Native
Life Cycle:
Perennial Similar Species: Lithospermum sp. General Desc:
Typically grows low to the ground but may reach a height of 16 inches. Has one to several stems either erect or ascending. Has thick,
woody tap root. Identification notes: Flowers with fringed lobes distinguishes this from other Lithospermum sp. Height:
16 inches Habitat
Color:
Yellow
Shape:
Regular in clusters
Tubular:
Y
Flowering Period:
Mar - May Description:
Has a long trumpet shape with 5 united petals to 1-1/4 inch long and 3/4 inch wide. Fringes of petals are wavey and incised which
gives this species its name. Flowers in a flat-topped or convex flower cluster (cyme).
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
Leaf Color:
Grayish-green
Leaf Type:
Simple
Leaf Shape:
Narrow
Leaf Margin:
Smooth
Leaf Attachment:
Alternate
Leaves Clasp:
N Hairs:
Leaves and stems
Spines:
N
Leaf Description:
To 2-1/2 inches long and rolled at the edges. Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Fruit Color: Gray Fruit Type: Nutlet Fruit Notes: Has 1 to 4, 1/8 to 1/4 inch, pitted and shiny nutlets per flower.
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