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anchusa officinalis

/æŋˈkjuːzə ˌɒfɪsɪˈneɪlɪs/

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/æŋˈkjuːzə ˌɒfɪsɪˈneɪlɪs/formalscientific
  • ruВид цветкового растения семейства бурачниковых, широко известный как воловик лекарственный или анхуза, произрастающий в Европе и натурализованный в других регионах.

A species of flowering plant in the borage family, commonly known as common bugloss or alkanet, native to Europe and naturalized in other regions.

  1. Common buglossC2formal

    A perennial herbaceous plant of the Boraginaceae family, native to Europe and naturalized elsewhere, with rough leaves and clusters of small, deep blue to purple flowers.

    ruВоловик лекарственный

    • Anchusa officinalis is often found in meadows and along roadsides.
    • The deep blue flowers of Anchusa officinalis attract bees and butterflies.
    • In traditional herbalism, Anchusa officinalis was used for its soothing properties.