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
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Alkanna
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
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Dyer’s Alkanet
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
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Trachystemon
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