What is another word for lithospermum?
Pronunciation: [lˈɪθəspəməm] (IPA) 
Lithospermum is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It comprises approximately 100 species that are found primarily in temperate regions of the world. Some of the most common synonyms for Lithospermum include gromwell, stoneseed, and puccoon. Gromwell refers to the rough and bristly texture of the plant's leaves and stems, while stoneseed is derived from the small, stony seeds produced by the plant. Puccoon, on the other hand, is derived from a Native American word that means "red dye." Lithospermum is also sometimes referred to as rattleweed, which comes from the rattling sound produced by the seeds inside the dried seed pods.
