Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Many-Flowered Puccoon

Lithospermum multiflorum

Mostly seen in mountain meadows and grassy clearings/slopes, usually 5,400 to 9,500 feet elevation. Unique tubular yellow flowers.

Flower color:

Yellow

Size (descriptive):

Maximum 1-2 ft

Rarity (based on personal observation):

Somewhat common

Family:

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Habitat/Life zone:

Low foothills, High foothills, Montane

Bloom time:

May, Jun, Jul

Perennial/annual:

Perennial

Uses/issues:

Native Americans obtained purple dye from roots.

Other details:

Native

Locations seen include:

Bald Mountain

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