Anchusa gmelinii

Anchusa gmelinii is a member of the Boraginaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the borage family. This species is distributed across various parts of Europe and Asia, with recorded occurrences in France, Kazakhstan, the North Caucasus, Romania, South European Russia, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, and Yugoslavia. The species was first published in 1820 by Sprengel, based on the work of Ledebour. It is part of the Anchusa genus, which includes several species known for their blue or purple flowers. The species is recognized within the broader context of the Boraginaceae family, which includes a diverse array of herbaceous plants.