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