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Monday, July 20, 2009

Western Stoneseed-Lithospermum ruderale

A plant with lots of long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers often tucked into shady places is Western Stoneseed (Lithospermum ruderale). "Ruderale" is Latin for "rubbish," and this plant does grow in waste places.

Upon closer inspection, you can see that this member of the Borage Family (Boraginaceae) has attractive flowers. For more information about western stoneseed (sometimes called puccoon), click here.

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