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Buglossoides arvensis

bastard alkanet

Other common names
corn gromwell
field gromwell
see morepigeon weed
Saltern-stone seed
wheat-thief
Synonyms
Lithospermum arvense
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Botanical details
Family
Boraginaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Genus

Buglossoides

Genus description

Buglossoides can be annuals or perennials, with bristlyleaves and small, funnel-shaped blue or white flowers in simple or branched terminal cymes in spring or summer

Name status

Correct

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