Gypsy flower

Cynoglossum officinale (Gypsy Flower) Plant Info Also known as: Hound's-tongue Genus: Family: Life cycle: biennial, short-lived perennial Origin: Eurasia Status: • Weedy Habitat: part shade, sun; along roads, waste areas, fields Bloom season: May - July Plant height: 1 to 4 feet GP: FACU MW: FACU NCNE: UPL MN county distribution (click map to enlarge): National distribution (click map to enlarge): Pick an image for a larger view. See the Detailed Information Flower: Stalked flowers in racemes that arise from the leaf axils in the upper part of the plant and at the top of the stem; only a few flowers at the tip are open. Flowers are about 1/3 inch across, saucer-shaped with 5 petals fused at the base. Color ranges from dull red to maroon to purple. There are 5 short yellowish stamens surrounded by a fuzzy ring. Flower stalks and the 5 sepals are gray-green and densely covered in long, white hairs. The racemes are ascending, mostly droop at the end, and elongate as the plant matures with fruit forming below the blooming flowers. Leaves and stem: Stem leaves are up to 5 inches long and 2 inches wide with a pointed tip and tapering at the base, long stalked at the base, becoming smaller and shorter stalked as they ascend the stem, with the upper leaves stalkless. The first year is a large basal rosette of long stalked leaves. All leaves are toothless and hairy. Stems are unbranched except for the flower clusters, and densely hairy. Fruit: Fruit is about ½ inch across, 4-sectio...

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Description: Houndstongue is a member of the Boraginaceae (Borage) family. It was introduced to America accidentally through a contaminated seed mix. All parts of this plant are hairy. The leaves are alternate, rough, lacking teeth or lobes, and are 1-12 inches long. The flowers grow in long, coiled clusters at the end of the branched stems and have 5 lobes. It reproduces exclusively by seed, and one plant can produce hundreds of seeds that grow inside groups of 4 nutlets and are covered by hooked barbs. Life cycle: Height of mature plants 1 – 4 feet Flower color: dull reddish-purple Bloom time: June – July Look-a-likes: Houndstongue looks similar to other species in the borage family such as bluebell and bugloss species species ( Mertensia spp.and I spp.), which both have blue flowers. It also looks a bit similar to common mullein ( Verbascum thapsus), which has yellow flowers and much fuzzier leaves. Habitat: Houndstongue often grows in shady forest understories and pine woodlands, but can also do well in grasslands, pastures, meadows, and along roadsides and other disturbed areas. It grows best in coarse, sandy soils, but can also do well in wetter grasslands. Impacts: Houndstongue is a highly invasive plant, especially in eastern Oregon. It can reduce the value of forage and competes with both native and desirable grasses. It’s seeds have hooked barbs that can reduce the value of sheep wool, cause physical damage to animals, and also allow it to easily spread by cattle...

I was working in a garden center when an older gentleman with a fishing hat on (I knew it was fishing hat because he had his license pinned to the back of it) came searching for a flower. “It’s orange. No… it’s red… I’ve seen it in purple, too,” he explained. I shook my head. “Quite a few options here. What else can you add?” “Uh,” he began, “Oh! The flowers are real weird lookin’. Some look like flames and others look like coral.” We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission . I squinted while thinking about it. “Hmm, I’m not quite–” The gentleman’s eyes lit up and he said, “Oh, wait! They look like they’re from a Dr. Seuss book!” Now my eyes lit up and I said, “Oh, celosia! Here we go!” The problem with eating the leaves is that they’re tender and tasty when the plant is young, but turn bitter after blooming… and growing celosia without getting them to flower means you’ll lose the biggest appeal of the plant – their flowers! Flashy, uniquely-shaped flowers eschew any concept of subtlety. Expect shapes reminiscent of plumed candle flames, or coral, or something resembling a brain, all available in a wide variety of colors. We’ll take a look at what celosia needs to prosper and be at its best, but here’s a hint to start you off: Good Light and Better Drainage Sure, woolflowers will grow in partial sun, but they’re at their best in sunny and dry conditions. Give them plenty of sunlight and a warm location,...

Discovered near the Master Gardener greenhouse in Franklin County, PA, in early June, the beautiful maroon flowers intrigued me. I cut a stem and grabbed the wildflower identification book when I got home. It is Cynoglossum officinale or houndstongue as listed in this book. Oh, no! This lovely plant is invasive, a non-native exotic weed, and harmful to livestock. The most annoying characteristic is the seeds, which are covered with barbed prickles that have been referred to as nature's Velcro®. The heavily burred seeds stick to animals and, if eaten in sufficient quantities, can be poisonous. If you see it, dig it out, especially now before it seeds. It has a long taproot, developed during the first year, which should be dug out. Any seeds on the plant or on the ground should be collected and burned, or you may wrap them and discard in the trash. If the plants are around animals, review any precautions if you elect to spray a weed killer. According to a U.S.D.A. research report, hounds tongue reproduces by seed only and was probably introduced to North America as a grain seed contaminant. It invades grasslands, pastures, forests and croplands. It is an effective competitor that readily displaces desirable species. A Note About Scientific Names On another note, while Master Gardeners are sometimes scoffed at for using the scientific or Latin names for plants, knowing the correct name for a plant can be important. In the wildflower book this plant is referred to as houndston...

Last updated on May 21st, 2023 at 07:02 pm Azucena is the Spanish name for Madonna lily, and its scientific name is Lilium Candidum. This flower belongs to the genus Lilium and the family Liliaceae. Plants belonging to the Lilium genus are referred to as true lilies. The key characteristics of these flowering plants include herbaceous growth, bulb-like formations, and large flowers. Every flower comes with its own identity. The Madonna lily (Azucena) is not an exception, having an interesting meaning. The name Lilium is derived from Latin Li – meaning white- and lium – meaning flower. Candidum translates to dazzling white or shining, apt for the pristine Madonna lily. This flower is a hermaphrodite, containing both male and female reproductive parts. True to its genus characteristics, the Madonna lily is a bulbous plant with origins in the Middle East and Balkan countries. Regions of origin include Turkey, Israel, and Lebanon. Balkan regions of the plant origin include Romania, North Macedonia, Bosnia, Albania, Croatia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Serbia, and Kosovo. The Madonna lily has been known in history for about 3 000 years, which could mean that it is the most ancient flower in the class of lilies. As a herbaceous plant, the Madonna lily is a non-woody plant. It has a long stem with leaves that are dark green and glossy. The flower resembles the shape of a trumpet and comes with 6 petals. The plant’s flowers are large, fragrant, and of a beautiful white. These flowers are ...