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
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Abraham-Isaac-Jacob
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
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Pentaglottis
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
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Green Alkanet
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
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Nonea
Basic Information Common Name: Nonea Scientific Name: Nonea Native Habitat: The genus *Nonea* is native to Europe, the Mediterranean region, and western Asia. Specific habitats vary depending on the exact species but include rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus *Nonea* belongs to the Boraginaceae
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Yellow Alkanet
Basic Information Common Name: Yellow Alkanet Scientific Name: Nonea lutea Native Habitat: Central and Southwestern Asia (specifically, the Caucasus region and Turkey) History / Discovery / Cultivator Yellow Alkanet, scientifically known as Nonea lutea, is a captivating perennial herb with a history deeply rooted in the landscapes of Central and So
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Cerinthe
Basic Information Common Name: Cerinthe Scientific Name: Cerinthe Native Habitat: Mediterranean region, including Southern Europe and North Africa. History / Discovery / Cultivator Cerinthe, also known as Honeywort, boasts a history intertwined with the sun-drenched landscapes of the Mediterranean. While a precise “discovery date” is el
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Honeywort
Basic Information Common Name: Honeywort Scientific Name: Cerinthe major Native Habitat: Mediterranean Region History / Discovery / Cultivator Cerinthe major, commonly known as Honeywort, is a captivating annual native to the Mediterranean region, particularly areas like Southern Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East. Its journey from
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Omphalodes
Basic Information Common Name: Omphalodes Scientific Name: Omphalodes Native Habitat: Europe and Asia Minor, particularly in woodland areas. History / Discovery / Cultivator Omphalodes, belonging to the Boraginaceae family, is a genus of flowering plants with a captivating history rooted in the woodlands of Europe and Asia Minor. The name “Om
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Cappadocian Navelwort
Basic Information Common Name: Cappadocian Navelwort Scientific Name: Omphalodes cappadocica Native Habitat: Shaded, moist woodlands of Turkey and the Caucasus. History / Discovery / Cultivator Omphalodes cappadocica, commonly known as Cappadocian Navelwort, is a charming and relatively low-growing perennial native to the woodlands of Turkey and th