Cynoglossum
| Cynoglossum | |
|---|---|
| Cynoglossum officinale | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Boraginales |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Subfamily: | Boraginoideae |
| Genus: | Cynoglossum L. |
| Type species | |
| Cynoglossum officinale L. | |
Cynoglossum is a genus of small-flowered plants in the family Boraginaceae (borage family).
Cynoglossum officinale, the common hound's-tongue, is a native of Asia, Africa, and Europe. It has been introduced into North America, and it is considered to be a troublesome weed because its burs stick to the wool of sheep and to other animals. Ingestion of this plant can also lead to photosensitivity in grazing animals.
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