Anchusa officinalis Alkanet (Boraginaceae)

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Anchusa officinalis
Alkanet
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The Anchusa officinalis plant species is found in Europe to W. Asia. An introduced casual in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alkanet.

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Latin Name:  Anchusa officinalis
Common Name:  Alkanet
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Roadsides, pastures and waste ground, preferring warmer areas[9, 13].

Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - cooked[9, 115, 166]. Used like spinach[2, 183]. Flowers - cooked or used as a garnish[183]. The red dye obtained from the roots can be used to colour oils and fats[105].

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