Lithospermum virginianum
Eastern False Gromwell, Wild Job's Tears
Also known as: Onosmodium alabamense Gand. +8 more
- Onosmodium alabamense Gand.
- Onosmodium floridanum Gand.
- Onosmodium hispidum Michx.
- Onosmodium longistylum Gand.
- Onosmodium scabrum Roem. & Schult.
- Onosmodium virginianum (L.) A.DC.
- Onosmodium virginianum var. hirsutum Mack.
- Osmodium nigrum Raf.
- Purshia hispida (Michx.) Lehm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Lithospermum virginianum (commonly known as Eastern False Gromwell or wild Job's tears) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Virginia