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Lithospermum mirabile Small  
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FamilyBORAGINACEAE
Genus speciesLithospermum mirabile Small 
BibliographyFl. S.E. U.S.: 999 (1903)
Native Rangesc. USA to ne. Mexico
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Descriptionsetose, basal leaves narrowly spathulate to oblanceolate, 3-5cm, stem leaves oblong-linear, 2-3cm, obtuse, entire, densely pubescent, flowers axillary, calyx lobes linear
Size10-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsLithospermum parksii I.M.Johnst.
Lithospermum parksii var. rugulosum I.M.Johnst.
Territory7 Northern America
     77 South-Central U.S.A. (NWM New Mexico, TEX Texas)
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast)
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