lithospermn.
/ˈlɪθəspəːm/ Anglicized form of lithospermon n.
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1865 H. Watts Dict. Chem. III. 730 The root-bark of Lithospermum arvense contains a red colouring matter..the lithosperm-red forms a blue solution with ether.
1893 E. H. Barker Wanderings by S. Waters 236 A sprig of lithosperm stood like a little tree laden with Dead Sea fruit.
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