Taxon Report

Lithospermum incisum Lehm.

plains stoneseed

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Species Description:
Lithospermum incisum, commonly known as plains stoneseed, is a perennial herb in the Boraginaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1650 to 1720 meters. Lithospermum incisum is ranked 2B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.

  Classification

Scientific Name:
Lithospermum incisum Lehm.
Common Name:
plains stoneseed
Family: Boraginaceae
Element Code: PDBOR0L070
USDA Plants Symbol: LIIN2
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: May May
Elevation: 1650-1720 (5415-5645)
General Habitats: Pinyon and juniper woodland
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 1
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 1
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Ivanpah (3511533)

Notes

Known in CA only from the New York Mtns.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 15 January 2025].