Australian Hound's-tongue

Cynoglossum australe


COMMON NAME : Australian Hound's-tongue

BOTANICAL NAME : Cynoglossum australe

FAMILY : Boraginaceae

PLANT GROUP : Herbs

CONSERVATION STATUS : Least Concern


LOCAL NOTES:

Australian Hound's-tongue is a perennial herb commonly found along the tracks of the Coastal Reserve.

The blue, pink or whitish flowers form sticky fruits which are then spread by passing animals.

Contributor : CT


LEARN MORE:

Species profile for this plant at ALA
Atlas of Living Australia.

Species profile for this plant at VicFlora
Flora of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.



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