Cynoglossum creticum
Family Boraginaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds; National Environmental Alert List] |
Common names | Blue hound's tongue, Blue Hound's-tongue |
Synonyms | Cynoglossum pictum Sol. ex Aiton |
Longevity | Biennial |
Growth form | Herb |
Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
Maximum height (m) | 0.75 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
Native range | Northern Africa, Asia, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW |
Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, South America |
Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Roadsides |
Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
Decade of introduction | 1930 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 1
Species has increases in the area of suitable habitat and habitat suitability of observations under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
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