Lithospermum canescens

The name “Lithospermum” means “rock seed,” referring to the shiny, white, rock-hard seeds.  The species epithet “canescens” means “hoary,” referring to the downy appearance of the leaves.  The name “Puccoon” comes from the word “poughkone,” which is the name given to this plant by the Powhatan tribe who used the roots to make a red dye.