Anchusa undulata

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BoraginaceaeLeaves
Anchusa undulata
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves

The basal leaves are used in stews.

Where to Find It

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Europe, Mediterranean, Spain,

Countries: Andorra, Albania, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Libya, Morocco, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine

How to Identify

A herb from the Boraginaceae family adapted to Mediterranean climates.

Names & Synonyms

Alpuelas, Lenguaza

Several,
References (1)
  • Tardio, J., et al, 2006, Ethnobotanical review of wild edible plants in Spain. Botanical J. Linnean Soc. 152, 27-71

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