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Fringed Puccoon
Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon (Lithospermum incisum) Other common names: Incised Puccoon, Linear-leaved Puccoon

Other scientific names: Lithospermum angustifolium, Lithospermum linearifolium

French names: Grémil incisé

Family: Borage Family (Boraginaceae)

Group: Puccoons

Similar species:
  •   Hoary Puccoon (Lithospermum canescens)

  •   Hairy Puccoon (Lithospermum caroliniense)


Flowers: Spring;  Yellow

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: incisum: cut


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Fringed Puccoon (Lithospermum incisum) plant

Fringed Puccoon plant in bloom.

Fringed Puccoon (Lithospermum incisum) flowers

The yellow and somewhat ragged-looking flowers of Fringed Puccoon.

Fringed Puccoon (Lithospermum incisum) plant

A photo showing the size of the plant.

Fringed Puccoon (Lithospermum incisum) stem and leaves

Fringed Puccoon stem and leaves.