Anchusa sp.
Alkanet, Alkanet
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Family: Boraginaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Anchusa sp. (Alkanet) is a non-native California perennial in the Boraginaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Glandora: Anchusa has expanded throat with appendages beyond stamens; Glandora has tight throat with appendages at stamen level.; vs Pentaglottis: Anchusa has oval throat appendages beyond stamens; Pentaglottis has appendages at or below stamen attachment.; vs Symphytum: Anchusa throat gradually widens; Symphytum has distinct narrow tube then expanded throat section.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchusa sp. native to California?
No. Anchusa sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Anchusa sp. belong to?
Anchusa sp. is in the Boraginaceae family, genus Anchusa.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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