Boraginaceae Family

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Anchusa Undulata

Anchusa Undulata is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is also known as wrinkled alkanet, and it is native to the Mediterranean region. It is known for its showy blue flowers, which bloom in the summer. The plant is commonly used for ornamental purposes and is also used in traditional medicine. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
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Amsinckia Intermedia

Description Amsinckia Intermedia, commonly known as common fiddleneck, is a species of annual herb in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to North America and is found in dry or sandy soils, often in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields. The plant produces yellow-orange flowers that bloom in the spring or summer and has a distinctive coiled inflorescence, resembling…
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Lappula

Description Lappula is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Boraginaceae family. Most of the species in this genus are annual or biennial herbs, but some are perennials. They are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Lappula plants have simple, alternate leaves and small, blue or purple flowers that bloom in clusters. The fruit is a nutlet…
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Symphytum Asperum

Description Symphytum Asperum, commonly known as Rough Comfrey, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia but has been introduced to other parts of the world as an ornamental plant. The plant grows up to 1.2 meters in height and has a spread of up to 0.6 meters. It…
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Symphytum Tuberosum

Description Symphytum Tuberosum, commonly known as Tuberous Comfrey, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and is known for its medicinal properties. The plant has a thick, fleshy root that can grow up to 10cm in length. It produces hairy stems that can reach up to 60cm in height. The…
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Nonea Rossica

Nonea Rossica, commonly known as Russian nonea, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region and is widely cultivated for its ornamental value. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Boraginales Family Boraginaceae Genus Nonea Appearance Nonea Rossica has a clumping habit and grows up to…
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Cymbonotus

Description Cymbonotus is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Australia and is known for its showy flowers that come in various hues such as purple, blue, and white. There are two species of Cymbonotus, namely Cymbonotus preissianus and Cymbonotus lawsonianus. These plants are perfect for gardeners who love to add a…
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Cryptantha Muricata

Description Cryptantha Muricata is a plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows in the western parts of North America. It is also known as prickly cryptantha, spiny cryptantha, and yellow spineflower. The plant grows up to 40 cm in height and has a stem covered in tiny, prickly hairs. It blooms in spring…
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Hackelia Latifolia

Description Hackelia Latifolia, also known as Pacific Gromwell or Broadleaf Gromwell, is a plant species that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. This plant is native to Western North America, where it grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and stream banks.The plant can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and has a long, branching stem. Its leaves are…
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Ehretia Resinosa

Description Ehretia resinosa is a plant species that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is commonly known as the Texas ebony or the ebony-bumelia. This evergreen tree is native to Mexico, Central America, and the southwestern United States. It can grow up to 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide. The tree blooms in the summer, producing small white flowers…
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