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Lithospermum distichum

Lithospermum distichum Ortega
Lithospermum distichum
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Lithospermum distichum is a species in the genus Lithospermum, belonging to the family Boraginaceae. It was first described by Ortega in 1797. This plant is native to several regions in Mexico and Guatemala, including Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, and Mexico Southwest.

Description

Lithospermum distichum is a member of the Boraginaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the borage family. The species is distributed across various regions in Mexico and extends into Guatemala. Its range includes Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, and Mexico Southwest. The species was formally described and published by Ortega in 1797. As part of the genus Lithospermum, it shares characteristics typical of the genus, which is known for its herbaceous plants often found in temperate and subtropical regions.

Distribution

Guatemala · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest

Synonyms

Myosotis grandifloraMyosotis foliosaAnchusa foliosaBatschia distichaLithospermum spathulatumLithospermum approximatumLithospermum laevigatumLithospermum sordidumHeliotropium scorpioides

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