Basic Information Common Name: Asperugo Scientific Name: Asperugo procumbens Native Habitat: Europe, Asia, North Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator Asperugo procumbens, commonly known as Madwort or German Madwort, boasts a relatively understated history compared to some of its more flamboyant botanical brethren. Its discovery, or rather its in
Basic Information Common Name: Prickly Comfrey Scientific Name: Asperugo procumbens Native Habitat: Europe, Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Asperugo procumbens, commonly known as Prickly Comfrey or Madwort, boasts a history deeply intertwined with the evolution of agriculture and traditional medicine. Its origins trace back to Eurasia, where
Basic Information Common Name: Arnebia Scientific Name: Arnebia Native Habitat: Primarily found in arid and semi-arid regions of Eurasia and North Africa, often in rocky or sandy soils. History / Discovery / Cultivator Arnebia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Boraginaceae family, which also includes borage, forget-me-nots, and comfre
Basic Information Common Name: Prophet Flower Scientific Name: Arnebia euchroma Native Habitat: Himalayan alpine regions, including Tibet, Nepal, and parts of China. History / Discovery / Cultivator Arnebia euchroma, commonly known as the Prophet Flower or Redroot Gromwell, boasts a history interwoven with traditional medicine and cultural signific
Basic Information Common Name: Alkanna Scientific Name: Alkanna Native Habitat: Mediterranean region, including Southern Europe and Western Asia. History / Discovery / Cultivator Alkanna is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family (Boraginaceae), encompassing around 60 species primarily native to the Mediterranean region, including Southern
Basic Information Common Name: Dyer’s Alkanet Scientific Name: Alkanna tinctoria Native Habitat: Mediterranean region, particularly Southern Europe and Western Asia. History / Discovery / Cultivator Alkanna tinctoria, commonly known as Dyer’s Alkanet, has a rich history rooted in the ancient Mediterranean region. Its primary claim to fa
Basic Information Common Name: Trachystemon Scientific Name: Trachystemon Native Habitat: Black Sea region (Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia) History / Discovery / Cultivator Trachystemon orientalis, often referred to as Oriental Borage, is a captivating perennial plant originating from the Black Sea region, specifically Bulgaria, Turkey, and Georgia. Whi
Basic Information Common Name: Abraham-Isaac-Jacob Scientific Name: Trachystemon orientalis Native Habitat: Northern Turkey, Caucasus History / Discovery / Cultivator Trachystemon orientalis, commonly known as Abraham-Isaac-Jacob, is a plant with a fascinating history and a unique place in gardens. Its origins lie in the damp, shady woodlands of No
Basic Information Common Name: Pentaglottis Scientific Name: Pentaglottis Native Habitat: Primarily Mediterranean region. History / Discovery / Cultivator Pentaglottis, a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae, is best known through its most commonly encountered species, Pentaglottis sempervirens, often referred to as Evergreen Alkane
Basic Information Common Name: Green Alkanet Scientific Name: Pentaglottis sempervirens Native Habitat: Europe (especially western and southern Europe) History / Discovery / Cultivator Pentaglottis sempervirens, commonly known as Green Alkanet, boasts a history deeply intertwined with the landscapes of Europe. Its origins trace back to the western
