Contains 4 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
LITHOSPERMUM Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 132. 1753.
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TYPE: Lithospermum officinale Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 3: 87. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithospermum canescens | Hoary Puccoon, Indian-paint | |||
| Lithospermum caroliniense | Coastal Plain Puccoon | |||
| Lithospermum tuberosum | Southern Stoneseed | |||
| Lithospermum virginianum | Virginia Marbleseed |
Identification Key
1. Mid-stem leaf blades linear, 0.5-3 mm wide; with cleistogamous and chasmogamous flowers, chasmogamous corolla 15-40 mm long, cleistogamous corolla (0)2-6 mm long
1. Mid-stem leaf blade linear-lanceolate, lanceolate, ovate, to obovate, 3.5-20 mm wide; flowers chasmogamous, corolla 4-25 mm long
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2. Leaf blade lateral veins not readily apparent; corolla heterostylous
2. Leaf blade with conspicuous lateral veins extending through much of the blade length; corolla not heterostylous
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3. Fleshy fusiform roots several at the base of the plant; corolla 4-7 mm long, lobes spreading, style 2-3 mm long, included
3. Mostly one taproot at the base of the plant; corolla 8-14 mm long, lobes erect to appressed, style 10-19 mm long, exserted
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||