Scientific Family
Boraginaceae
Synonyms
Batschia linearifolia, L. angustifolium, L. linearifolium, L. mandanense
Other common names
narrowleaf stoneseed
fringed gromwell
fringed puccoon
narrowleaf gromwell
narrowleaf pucoon
trumpet stoneseed
Plant type
Forbs and Subshrubs
Origin
Native
Lifecycle
Perennial
Similar species
Lithospermum sp.
Height
16 inches
Riparian
No
Typically grows low to the ground but may reach a height of 16 inches. Has one to several stems either erect or ascending. Has thick,
woody tap root.
Flowers with fringed lobes distinguishes this from other Lithospermum sp.
Habitat
Sandy, rocky slopes, pinyon/juniper woodland.
Plant Community
Pinyon Juniper Woodlands
Montane Conifer Forest
Low elevation
3500
High elevation
7500
Flower Characteristics
Has a long trumpet shape with 5 united petals to 1-1/4 inch long and 3/4 inch wide. Fringes of petals are wavey and incised which
gives this species its name. Flowers in a flat-topped or convex flower cluster (cyme).
Flower color
Yellow
Flower shape
Regular
Tubular
Yes
First bloom month
March
Last bloom month
May
Flower clusters
Other
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
To 2-1/2 inches long and rolled at the edges.
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf color
Grayish-green
Leaf shape
Narrow
Leaf margin
Smooth
Leaves clasp
No
Leaf hairs
Leaves & stems
Spines
No
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Has 1 to 4, 1/8 to 1/4 inch, pitted and shiny nutlets per flower.
Fruit type
Nutlet
Fruit color
Gray