Lithospermum canescens (Michx.) Lehm.Hoary Puccoon |
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Names and MythsLithospermum Greek lithos, stone and spemra seed canescens hoary Puccoon – A dye source used by the Algonquian Indians. |
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Natural history / FolkloreThe flowers are dimorphic, two different forms, the difference being in the length of their styles and stamens. The pollen of the long styled morphs fertilizes the short styled morph and visa versa.9 |
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DescriptionErect plant with orange yellow five-lobed tubular flowers. Hairy stem. Dry open woods. |
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