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Lithospermum canescens

Hoary Gromwell, Hoary Puccoon
Other regional names: Indian Paint +1 more
  • Indian Paint
  • Puccoon
Also known as: Batschia canescens Michx. +6 more
  • Batschia canescens Michx.
  • Batschia conspicua R.Br.
  • Batschia sericea Roem. & Schult.
  • Lithospermum canescens f. pallidum E.J.Palmer & Steyerm.
  • Lithospermum conspicuum (R.Br.) Spreng.
  • Lithospermum sericeum Lehm.
  • Myosotis canescens (Michx.) Lehm.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Lithospermum canescens (commonly known as Hoary Gromwell or Hoary Puccoon) is a herbaceous perennial within the Boraginaceae family. It is found natively in North America. 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)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Manitoba, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Saskatchewan, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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