corn gromwell
Amsinckia calycina (Moris) Chater
Amsinckia calycina, known as corn gromwell, is an annual herb in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Argentina and Chile and has become naturalised in regions such as Australia. The plant grows to a height of 15–50 cm and produces pale yellow flowers. It is toxic to mammals.
Description
Amsinckia calycina (Moris) Chater is a member of the Boraginaceae family. It is found in Argentina and Chile and has been introduced to other regions, including Australia. This annual herb reaches heights of 15 to 50 cm and is characterised by its pale yellow flowers. The plant is known to be poisonous to mammals. It has been documented in various parts of the world since its first publication in 1971.
Other common names
hairy fiddleneckcorn gromwellyellow burweed
Distribution
RU · ZA · DK · AT · FR · PL · AU · NO · SK · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Argentina South · Bolivia · Cape Provinces · Chile Central · Chile North · Chile South · Ecuador · France · New Zealand North · New Zealand South · Peru · Tasmania
Synonyms
Lithospermum calycinumLithospermum chilenseAmsinckia angustifoliaAmsinckia angustifolia var. microcarpaAmsinckia angustifolia var. pseudolycopsioidesAmsinckia aurantiacaAmsinckia australisAmsinckia basistamineaAmsinckia hispidaAmsinckia humifusaAmsinckia mandoniiAmsinckia parvifloraAmsinckia pseudolycopsioidesBenthamia angustifoliaBenthamia hispidaCryptantha spegazziniiEritrichium mandoniiEritrichium pachnophilumBenthamia basistamineaLithospermum apulum
