Bastard Alkanet

Buglossoides arvensis is a member of the Boraginaceae family and is widely distributed across Europe, Asia, and parts of North America, including British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario. It is also found in countries such as Russia, Japan, Australia, and South Africa. The plant is known by several common names, including Bastard Alkanet, field gromwell, and stone seed. It was first published in 1954 and is recognized as an introduced species in many regions outside its native range.