Cynoglossum zeylanicum | |
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Scientific classification | |
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]
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]
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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