Anchusa azurea Mill.

Spice Flower In the field In the field 2

Family: BORAGINACEAE

Genus: Anchusa

Sinònims: Anchusa italica Retz.

Catalan common name: Buglosa. Llengua bovina. Llengua de bou.

Spanish common name: Buglosa. de culebra. de vaca. Lengua de buey. Melera. Miel de avispas.

Province distribution: Balearic Islands. Barcelona. Lleida. Tarragona. València.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca. Menorca. Ibiza. Formentera. Cabrera.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Eurosiberian

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Hemicryptophyte.

Habitats: Cultivated fields, path and road sides, disturbed zones. Fields and road sides.

Characteristics: An erect herb that is characterised by its broad leaves which are very rough to the touch, and its very bright blue flowers. It can be found in dry arable land.