Cynoglossum officinale
Hound's tongue
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The Cynoglossum officinale plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hound's tongue.

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Latin Name:  Cynoglossum officinale
Common Name:  Hound's tongue
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  Houndstongue contains alkaloids that can cause cancer when the plant is consumed in large quantities[238]. The plant is also said to be slightly poisonous[21], there are no reported cases of human poisoning but there are some cases of cattle being poisoned[76]. The plant has a disagreeable odour and taste so is seldom eaten by animals[212]. Contact with the plant can cause dermatitis in sensitive people[222].
 
Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:  0.5
 
Habitat:  Dry grassy areas and the edges of woods, often near the sea, on sand, gravel, chalk or limestone soils[7, 17, 244].

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