Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Lithospermum macromeria J. Cohen
(Giant Trumpets)

Family: Boraginaceae

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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