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Alkanna aucheriana

Alkanna aucheriana A.DC.
Alkanna aucheriana
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Alkanna aucheriana is a species in the genus Alkanna, belonging to the family Boraginaceae. It was first described by A.DC. in 1846 and is native to Turkey.

Description

Alkanna aucheriana is a member of the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family. This species is part of the Alkanna genus, which includes flowering plants known for their medicinal and dye-producing properties. The plant is indigenous to Turkey and was formally published in 1846 by A.DC.

Distribution

Turkey

Synonyms

Alkanna rostellata

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