About Lithospermum latifolium Michx.
Lithospermum latifolium Michx. is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It has two common names: American gromwell and American stoneseed. Its native range is centered in the Midwestern United States, and it grows in calcareous forests there. This plant is a hairy, tall perennial herb that produces small yellow flowers during late spring. Lithospermum latifolium is a conservative species that is uncommon across its entire range, and it is generally limited to areas of high quality native vegetation.