Pentaglottis sempervirens
Evergreen Bugloss, Green Alkanet
Also known as: Anchusa adami Mazziari +8 more
- Anchusa adami Mazziari
- Anchusa sempervirens L.
- Anchusa vulgaris Dumort.
- Buglossa sempervirens (L.) Gray
- Buglossum sempervirens (L.) All.
- Caryolopha sempervirens (L.) Fisch. & Trautv.
- Caryolophora sempervirens (L.) Fisch. & Trautv.
- Omphalodes sempervirens (L.) D.Don
- Pentaglottis sempervirens Tausch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Pentaglottis sempervirens (commonly known as Evergreen bugloss or Green Alkanet) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Naturally occurring in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Portugal, Spain
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)
Belgium, British Columbia, California, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Maine, Oregon, Tasmania, Washington