Lithospermum bejariense
Lithospermum bejariense | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | (unplaced) |
Family: | Boraginaceae |
Genus: | Lithospermum |
Species: | L. bejariense |
Binomial name | |
Lithospermum bejariense A.DC. | |
Lithospermum bejariense is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common name western marbleseed. It is native to the Southeastern United States, where it is in found rocky barrens and glades in calcareous areas. It is distinguished from other closely related Lithospermum by its flowers that are 1-2 cm long and its spreading 2-4 cm stem pubescence.