Cynoglossum

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Cynoglossum
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Cynoglossum officinale
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Subfamily: Boraginoideae
Genus: Cynoglossum
L. (1753)
Type species
Cynoglossum officinale
L.
Synonyms [1]
  • MapucheaSerrano, R.Carbajal & S.Ortiz (2016)
  • ParacynoglossumPopov (1953)
  • PardoglossumE.Barbier & Mathez (1973)

Cynoglossum is a genus of small-flowered plants in the family Boraginaceae (borage family). It includes 81 species native to Eurasia, Africa, New Guinea, and Australia. [1]

Cynoglossum officinale , the common hound's-tongue, is a native of Asia, Africa, and Europe. It has been introduced into North America, and it is considered to be a troublesome weed because its burs stick to the wool of sheep and to other animals. Ingestion of this plant can also lead to photosensitivity in grazing animals.[ citation needed ]

Species

As of July 2024, there are 81 accepted species in the genus: [1]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boraginoideae</span> Subfamily of plants within the borage family (Boraginaceae)

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<i>Cynoglossum zeylanicum</i> Species of flowering plant

Cynoglossum zeylanicum, also called the Ceylon hound's tongue, Ceylon forget-me-not, and Indian hound's tongue, is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is found throughout Asia. It has also been introduced to the Americas.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Cynoglossum L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 18 July 2024.
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