bugloss
Anchusa arvensis (L.) M.Bieb.
Anchusa arvensis is a flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is known by several common names, including bugloss, small bugloss, annual bugloss, and field bugloss. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus and later given its current name by Friedrich Bieberstein in 1808 in Flora Taurico-Caucasica.
Description
Anchusa arvensis is a member of the borage family (Boraginaceae). It is commonly referred to as bugloss and is found in various habitats. The species was originally described by Carl Linnaeus and formally named by Friedrich Bieberstein in 1808. This plant is recognized for its small, blue to purple flowers and is often found in fields and disturbed areas.
Other common names
buglosssmall bugloss
Synonyms
Lycopsis arvensisAnchusa arvensis subsp. occidentalisBuglossites arvensisEchioides arvensis
