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Common Gromwell - Lithospermum officinale

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Common Gromwell Common Gromwell - Lithospermum officinale dylan Goat Gully 21 Dec 2021, 11:32 a.m. 24 Apr 2021, 4:11 p.m.
Common Gromwell Common Gromwell - Lithospermum officinale dylan Goat Gully 21 Dec 2021, 11:32 a.m. 24 Apr 2021, 4:11 p.m.
Common Gromwell Common Gromwell - Lithospermum officinale dylan Goat Gully 21 Dec 2021, 11:39 a.m. 26 Apr 2021, 3:34 p.m.
Common Gromwell Common Gromwell - Lithospermum officinale dylan Goat Gully 21 Dec 2021, 11:39 a.m. 26 Apr 2021, 3:35 p.m.
Common Gromwell Common Gromwell - Lithospermum officinale dylan Goat Gully 21 Dec 2021, 11:43 a.m. 24 Apr 2021, 4:15 p.m.
Common Gromwell Common Gromwell - Lithospermum officinale dylan Goat Gully 21 Dec 2021, 11:43 a.m. 24 Apr 2021, 4:15 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread but scarce and local. It is in decline. Most common in the South. Habitat includes: calcareous soils and rocky ground beside hedges, woodland edge, rocky scrubland, grassland, scree, riversides, quarries. Growing habit: Rhizomatous Perennial. Height: Up to 80 cm. Flowers: June to July. Other names include: European Stone-seed. Grey Millet.