Forget-Me-Not Family Bigfoot, TX April 1, 2009 The genus name, Lithospermum, means "stone seed" due to the hard seed produced by the flowers.
Austin, TX (Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center) March 27, 2009 When we arrived at the wildflower center it was raining, I had to wait for a couple of hours until the sun reappeared to get this photo. Many flowers close when it rains to protect their pollen.
Bastrop, TX (Bastrop State Park) March 26, 2009 There are relatives of this plant growing in Florida and New Mexico. They do have a green center before the disk flowers open.
