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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Blue-Eyed Mary
Basic Information Common Name: Blue-Eyed Mary Scientific Name: Omphalodes verna Native Habitat: Moist woodlands of Central and Eastern Europe. History / Discovery / Cultivator Omphalodes verna, commonly known as Blue-Eyed Mary, boasts a history deeply intertwined with the shaded woodlands of Central and Eastern Europe. While a precise “discov
Tall Lungwort
Basic Information Common Name: Tall Lungwort Scientific Name: Mertensia paniculata Native Habitat: Boreal forests and moist meadows of North America (Alaska, Canada, and northern parts of the United States). History / Discovery / Cultivator Mertensia paniculata, commonly known as Tall Lungwort or Tall Bluebells, is a charming wildflower native to t