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Cynoglossum germanicum

green hound's tongue

Synonyms
Cynoglossum montanum
Botanical details
Family
Boraginaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
Genus

Cynoglossum

Genus description

Cynoglossum can be annuals, biennials or perennials, usually short-lived, with roughly hairy, simple, lance-shaped to oblong leaves and cymes of blue, purple pink or white, forget-me-not-like flowers from spring to autumn

Name status

Correct

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