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Buglossoides arvensis

Family: Boraginaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Central Asia, Europe, India, Korea, Spain, Tajikistan, Tasmania


How it is used for food

The basal leaves are stewed. The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Bibru, Rabo de raton

Synonyms

Aegonychon arvense (L.) Gray; Lithospermum arvense L.; and others