European heliotrope
Heliotropium europaeum

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 20-50 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-4 cm long by 1-2.5 cm wide. They are grey-green and hairy underneath.

Where it is found

It is a temperate and Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, North America, Sicily, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Caution, poisonous, medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Heliotropium majus Garsault;