Anchusa arvensis
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| Anchusa arvensis | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Boraginales |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Genus: | Anchusa |
| Species: | A. arvensis
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Lycopsis arvensis | |
Anchusa arvensis is a plant species of the genus Anchusa. Its common names include small bugloss, annual bugloss, field bugloss and alkanet.[1]
Description[edit]
This is a hairy annual herb which may reach half a meter in height. It bears small blue tubular flowers, four nutlets per flower, and one seed per nutlet. Leaves are very bristly and warty-looking, which differentiates it from similar species like Pentaglottis sempervirens and Myosotis arvensis.
Distribution and Habitat[edit]
The plant is native to Europe, and is found elsewhere.
Anchusa arvensis is found in arable field margins, sandy heaths, disturbed ground.[2]
In the UK it is a declining species with patchy distribution,[3] however conservation status as of 2005 is least concern.[4]
Anchusa arvensis flowers April to September in the UK.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Bugloss". Wild Flower Web. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ Nature Spot - Bugloss
- ^ Nature Spot - Bugloss
- ^ Plantlife - England's Important Arable Plants
- ^ Nature Spot - Bugloss
External links[edit]
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