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Cynoglossum officinale L.

Protologue Sp. Pl. 1: 134. 1753 [1 May 1753]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (6).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (15).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (15).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (12).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (21).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (21).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (31).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (31).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (4).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (11).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (14).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (14).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (2).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (24).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (24).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (26).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (26).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (5).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (32).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (32).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (9).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (22).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (22).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (13).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (29).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (29).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (8).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (30).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (30).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (10).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (18).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (18).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (19).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (19).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (17).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (17).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (23).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (23).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (25).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (25).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (27).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (27).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (28).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (28).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (3).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (7).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (20).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (20).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (16).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, Davidson, C 12172--ID. Valley Co. Gold Fork Lookout Road. 8 Jun 2013. DSC06260 (16).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (57).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (57).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (61).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (61).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (64).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (64).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (66).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (66).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (55).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (55).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (59).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (59).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (51).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (51).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (63).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (63).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (53).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (53).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (65).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (65).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (62).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (62).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (54).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (54).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (60).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (60).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (52).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (52).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (56).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (56).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (67).JPG

Cynoglossum officinale, C. Davidson 13576--ID. Idaho Co. Salmon R. Rd. E of Riggins. 24 May 2017. DSC00708. JPG (67).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, CDavidson11087--ID. Boise Co. St Hwy 21, 11.7 mi S of Idaho City. 17 Jun 07 158.jpg

Cynoglossum officinale, CDavidson11087--ID. Boise Co. St Hwy 21, 11.7 mi S of Idaho City. 17 Jun 07 158.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, CDavidson11087--ID. Boise Co. St Hwy 21, 11.7 mi S of Idaho City. 17 Jun 07 160.jpg

Cynoglossum officinale, CDavidson11087--ID. Boise Co. St Hwy 21, 11.7 mi S of Idaho City. 17 Jun 07 160.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Cynoglossum officinale, CDavidson11087--ID. Boise Co. St Hwy 21, 11.7 mi S of Idaho City. 17 Jun 07 170.jpg

Cynoglossum officinale, CDavidson11087--ID. Boise Co. St Hwy 21, 11.7 mi S of Idaho City. 17 Jun 07 170.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to 40 botanical countries across Europe and Temperate Asia; introduced into 56 botanical countries across Europe, Temperate Asia, and Northern America (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 3 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

Davidson, C 12172

June 8, 2013

Location

United States, Idaho, Valley (Cascade)

44.158, -116.118361

Location Remarks

Highway 55 c. 10 km north of the bridge at Banks. Mixed conifer forest along the N. Fork Payette River.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Taprooted perennial; stems c. 30-40 cm tall.

Davidson C. 11087

June 17, 2007

Location

United States, Idaho, Boise (Lowman)

44.083139, -115.754194

Location Remarks

Ca. 4.2 km N of Banks-Lowman Rd (Hwy 17) on Scott Mtn Lookout Rd. (FSR 555BC). Elev. 1170 m.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

C. Davidson 13576

May 24, 2017

Location

United States, Idaho, Idaho (McCall)

45.244, -115.588639

Location Remarks

1.9 km N of Warren Summit on FSR 340, at Mayflower Creek Bridge. Elev. 1904 m.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

Notes

Steep, rocky hillside with tall grass. Cercocarpus woodland with scattered ponderosa pine.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Boraginales

Family

Boraginaceae

Genus

Cynoglossum

Specific Epithet

officinale

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 3.5

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.3

Global rank

#150,841 of 335,497

Top 45%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →