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What

Soft-hair Marbleseed (Lithospermum bejariense)

Observer

micahburke

Date

March 18, 2018 04:19 PM CDT

Description

This specimen was found growing along the Homestead Trail in McKinney Falls State Park. It is found in large quantities around the park's mid-level elm forests. It's flower is very unique, with fuzzy sepals and smaller, drooping petals. The plant's stem is approximately 2 feet tall and is covered in large simple leaves. The leaves were soft to the touch and had netted venation.

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