Status: Native
Synonyms:
Macromeria viridiflora A.P. de Candolle
Macromeria thurberi (Gray) Mackenzie
Lithospermum macromeria is an upper elevation species with gray green leaves and
greenish-yellow corollas. The leaves show strong parallel venation. Leaves, stems,
and corollas are all pubescent. The corollas are 3-8cm long and hairy.
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Lithospermum macromeria, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Rte. 15 near McMillan Campground, July 2, 2007
Lithospermum macromeria, detail of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Rte. 15 near McMillan Campground, July 2, 2007
Lithospermum macromeria, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Rte. 15 near McMillan Campground, July 12, 2009
Lithospermum macromeria, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Rte. 15 near McMillan Campground, July 12, 2009
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