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Pacific hound's tongue
Scientific Name: Cynoglossum grande
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pacific Hound's Tongue (Cynoglossum grande)
Cynoglossum grande, commonly known as Pacific hound's tongue, is a flowering plant belonging to the borage family (Boraginaceae). Other common names include grand hound's tongue, western houndstongue, bluebuttons, blue houndstongue, great hound's tongue, and giant hound's tongue.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cynoglossum grande Lehm.
- Synonym: Cynoglossum grande Douglas ex Lehm.
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage family)
- Genus: Cynoglossum
Distribution and Habitat
- Cynoglossum grande is native to western North America.
- It is commonly found in open woodlands.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a perennial plant, growing up to 0.8 meters (approximately 2 feet 7 inches) tall.
- The plant is named for the shape and texture of its leaves, which form a rosette.
- It features striking blue (or partly violet) flowers clustered atop stalks.
Quirky Facts
- Pacific Hound's Tongue has been mistaken for Forget-Me-Nots.
Ecological Role
- The flowers attract hummingbirds.
Additional Information
- It blooms from April to May.
- It thrives in well-drained soils.
- Hardy to zone (UK) 8.
Further Resources
- Saint Mary's College of California
- Dave's Garden