Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Lithospermum cobrense Greene
(Cobre Gromwell)
Family: Boraginaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Lithospermum cobrense has yellow flowers that are larger than those of Lithospermum incisum and Lithospermum multiflorum. The basal leaves are longer than the midstem leaves, and the width of the corolla about equals its length. Lithospermum cobrense is found in upper elevation meadows.
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Lithospermum cobrense, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Al Wheeler,
Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, July 28, 2008
Lithospermum cobrense, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, June 30, 2009
Lithospermum cobrense, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain Road, July 29, 2010
Lithospermum cobrense, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain Road, July 29, 2010
Lithospermum cobrense, 5x macro of stipitate glands in corolla throat, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain Road, July 29, 2010
Lithospermum cobrense, closeup of leaf and stem, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain Road, July 29, 2010
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