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puccoon
Lithospermum canescens
In the United States:
Native
· also called hoary puccoon, orange puccoon
Early-spring blooming perennial with tubular yellow-orange flowers visited by bees for nectar in prairies and open habitats. Supports foragers when few other sources are available; requires good population density for successful pollination due to heterostyly.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | March–June |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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