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.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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