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Anchusa leptophylla

Family: Boraginaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a temperate and Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The stems and flowers are added to dough. The nectar of the flowers is sucked.

Edible parts

Stems, flowers, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Ballik otu, Kuzu dili

Synonyms

Anchusa leptophylla var. pallidiflora Hub.-Mor.; Anchusa leptophylla var. sericans Gusul.; Anchusa ochroleuca var. canescens Boiss.;