Cynoglossum zeylanicum

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Cynoglossum zeylanicum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Cynoglossum
Species:
C. zeylanicum
Binomial name
Cynoglossum zeylanicum

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. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Description

Ceylon's hound's tongue is similar in appearance to Cynoglossum lanceolatum , but has larger flowers that are 4–5 mm across. The fruits are small, about 2 mm across. [5]

Distribution

It is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. [1] [6] It has been introduced to North America, the Caribbean, and South America. [2] [6] [4] It occurs at altitudes of 1,200-4,100 m. [1]

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References

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