The Large-flowered Fiddleneck plant is also known by several alternative names, such as Amsinckia grandiflora, Largeflowered Fiddleneck, and Woolly Thistle. These synonyms are commonly used in scientific journals, botanical literature, and gardening catalogs. The names reflect the plant's characteristics, including the large size of its flowers and its curled or fiddle-shaped bracts. The Large-flowered Fiddleneck is a member of the Boraginaceae family and is native to western North America. The plant blooms from late spring to early summer and can reach up to three feet in height. It is often found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides.