Genus of flowering plants in the borage family Boraginaceae
Lithodora is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae, native to southwestern Europe, southern Greece, Turkey and Algeria. They are low-growing, evergreen shrubs and subshrubs, producing 5-lobed blue or white flowers. The Greek literally means "stone gift", referring to the plant's preferred rocky habitats. The genus "Glandora" was split from "Lithodora" in 2008.
"Lithodora" species are often cultivated as ornamental plants which are especially suited to rock gardens or raised beds.
Species.
Three species are accepted.
References.
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