Cynoglossum

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Cynoglossum
Cynoglossum officinale
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Subfamily: Boraginoideae
Genus: Cynoglossum
L.
Type species
Cynoglossum officinale
L.

Cynoglossum is a genus of small-flowered plants in the family Boraginaceae (borage family).

Cynoglossum officinale, the common hound's-tongue, is a native of Asia, Africa, and Europe. It has been introduced into North America, and it is considered to be a troublesome weed because its burs stick to the wool of sheep and to other animals. Ingestion of this plant can also lead to photosensitivity in grazing animals.[citation needed]

Species

As of 2022, there are 75 species in the genus:[1]

References

  1. ^ "Cynoglossum L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 February 2022.