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Pentaglottis
sempervirens
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Blue |
Flowering: |
April - July |
Height: |
Up to 30" (75 cm) |
Family: |
Boraginaceae |
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Green Alkanet |
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Green Alkanet, sometimes called Evergreen Bugloss, appears in
woods and hedgerows. It likes damp and shady places.
The leaves are rough and hairy. The flower is made up of 5
blue petals joined at a white centre. The flowers are edible,
but are mostly used as a decoration in drinks and salads. |
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Green Alkanet |
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Green Alkanet |
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