Field gromwell (Buglossoides arvensis arvensis)
Description
Buglossoides arvensis ( Sin. , Lithospermum arvense ) is an annual species , usually with a hairy stem and erect of 1-5 dm or more. Caulinares leaves oblong to linear. Flowers white or with a blue area towards the middle of the corolino tube, rarely bruised, 6-9 mm funnels. Calicine lobes linear, unequal, equal or longer than corolino tube. 4 nutella , with numerous protuberances, brownish. It blooms in spring. Its oil is also appreciated for its high value in omega-3 EPA acid, higher than flax seeds
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Boraginales
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Family: Boraginaceae
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Genus: Buglossoides
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