American Gromwell – Lithospermum latifolium

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Lithospermum latifolium is a herbaceous perennial known for its showy, tubular, yellow to orange-yellow flowers and bristly leaves.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and covered in bristly hairs.

Flowers: The plant produces tubular, yellow to orange-yellow flowers that are typically solitary.

Habitat: It is commonly found in dry, open woodlands and prairies.

Distribution: American gromwell is native to eastern North America.

Occurrence
Found in former pasture woods.

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