Basic Information Common Name: Lungwort Scientific Name: Pulmonaria officinalis Native Habitat: Europe and Western Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Lungwort, Pulmonaria officinalis, boasts a rich history deeply entwined with traditional medicine and folklore. Its common name, “Lungwort,” directly reflects its historical use in trea
Basic Information Common Name: Symphytum Scientific Name: Symphytum Native Habitat: Europe and Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Symphytum, commonly known as comfrey, boasts a rich history steeped in traditional medicine and agricultural practices. Its name, derived from the Greek word “symphyo,” meaning “to unite” or &#
Basic Information Common Name: Comfrey Scientific Name: Symphytum officinale Native Habitat: Europe and Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Comfrey, scientifically known as Symphytum officinale, boasts a rich history rooted in traditional medicine and agriculture. Its use dates back over 2000 years, with evidence suggesting its widespread applica
Basic Information Common Name: Anchusa Scientific Name: Anchusa Native Habitat: Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator Anchusa, belonging to the Boraginaceae family, boasts a history intertwined with both traditional medicine and horticultural appeal. The genus name “Anchusa” itself is derived from th
Basic Information Common Name: Common Alkanet Scientific Name: Anchusa officinalis Native Habitat: Europe, Western Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Anchusa officinalis, commonly known as Common Alkanet, boasts a history deeply intertwined with traditional medicine and folklore. Its botanical name, Anchusa, derives from the Greek word “an
Basic Information Common Name: Italian Bugloss Scientific Name: Anchusa azurea Native Habitat: Mediterranean region, specifically southern Europe and western Asia. History / Discovery / Cultivator Anchusa azurea, commonly known as Italian Bugloss, boasts a history intertwined with traditional medicine and ornamental gardening. The Anchusa genus its
Basic Information Common Name: Echium Scientific Name: Echium Native Habitat: Canary Islands, Mediterranean Region History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Echium belongs to the Boraginaceae family and encompasses a variety of species, many of which are native to the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean region. The name “Echium” is de
Basic Information Common Name: Tower of Jewels Scientific Name: Echium pininana Native Habitat: Canary Islands (La Palma) History / Discovery / Cultivator Echium pininana, commonly known as the Tower of Jewels, is a striking monocarpic plant native to the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands. Its discovery is intertwined with the history of [&h
Basic Information Common Name: Pride of Madeira Scientific Name: Echium candicans Native Habitat: Madeira Islands History / Discovery / Cultivator Echium candicans, commonly known as Pride of Madeira, is a striking plant endemic to the island of Madeira, Portugal. Its history is intertwined with the island’s unique biodiversity and botanical
Basic Information Common Name: Viper’s Bugloss Scientific Name: Echium vulgare Native Habitat: Europe, Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Echium vulgare, commonly known as Viper’s Bugloss, is a striking wildflower with a rich history intertwined with folklore and practical uses. Its name, “Viper’s Bugloss,” originat
