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Anchusa capensis

Cape alkanet

Other common names
Cape forget-me-not
summer forget-me-not
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Botanical details
Family
Boraginaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Anchusa

Genus description

Anchusa can be erect or spreading perennials, biennials or annuals with hairy or bristly foliage and cymes of tubular or salver-shaped, usually blue flowers

Name status

Correct

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