Cynoglossum wallichii
Prickly Hound's Tongue, Prickly Hound's Tongue
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.
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Cynoglossum wallichii (commonly known as Prickly hound's tongue) is a biennial within the Boraginaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Middle Asia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Assam, Bangladesh, China North-Central, China South-Central, East Himalaya, India, Kirgizistan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Qinghai, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Massachusetts, Transcaucasus, Turkey