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Common Name Green Alkanet
Alternate Name(s)
Specific Name Pentaglottis sempervirens
Catalogue
Kingdom Phylum Group Order Family Reference
Plantae Angiosperm Flowering Plants Flora Borages - Boraginaceae blamey 324.05
Associated Habitat
Type Phase 1 Habitat Code
Brownfield J1: Cultivated and disturbed land
Photographs
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Flower
Plant
Notes

Title: Green Alkanet: Nature's Vivid Blueprint

In the verdant tapestry of gardens, woodlands, and forgotten corners, a resilient plant unfurls its vibrant blue flowers, adding a splash of color to the landscape. Meet Green Alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens), a hardy perennial herb that enchants with its azure blooms and glossy foliage. Despite its status as a… more

Title: Nature Notes -  Green Alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens)

This flower has such lovely deep blue petals one wonders why it is called green alkanet, after all nearly all flowers have green leaves and stems because they contain chlorophyll. The answer would appear to be that this plant retains its green leaves and stem throughout the winter, it is always green even when there are no blue flowers. 

This species is related to forget-me-nots and that… more

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Use the link to view all the database records above for more detailed information on any of the summary map, charts and lists that follow:

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Site Geology Habitat Cluster Management No of Records
Upper Byes Otter Sandstone J0: Brownfield Riverside Park East Devon Council 3
Salcombe and Coombe Wood Farm Overridden A4: Hedgerow scrub Salcombe Area National Trust 3
The Byes Otter Sandstone J0: Brownfield Riverside Park Sidmouth Town Council 2
The Knapp Sidmouth Mudstone B0: Grassland Knapp and Knowle Sid Vale Association 2
The Knapp nature pond Otter Sandstone G0: Freshwater Knapp and Knowle Sid Vale Association 2
Town Parks and Gardens Overridden J0: Brownfield Parks and gardens East Devon Council 2
West Hill Sidmouth Mudstone B0: Grassland Coastline East Devon Council 2
Bickwell Sidmouth Mudstone J0: Brownfield Parks and gardens No Specific Management 1
The Knowle Otter Sandstone B0: Grassland Knapp and Knowle Sidmouth Town Council 1
Combe Head Wood Upper Greensand A0 - Woodland and Scrub Salcombe Area National Trust 1
Community Orchard Otter Sandstone B0: Grassland Riverside Park Sid Vale Association 1
Donkey Sanctuary Upper Greensand B0: Grassland East Side Private Ownership 1
Dunscombe Upper Greensand J0: Brownfield East Side No Specific Management 1
Glen Goyle Otter Sandstone J0: Brownfield Parks and gardens No Specific Management 1
Sid Meadow Otter Sandstone B0: Grassland Riverside Park National Trust 1

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