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Pentaglottis
Pentaglottis is a genus with a single species, green alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens), a bristly evergreen perennial from southwestern Europe with bright blue flowers. It grows well in moist, partly shaded ground and can spread freely in gardens.
Pentaglottis is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. It is represented by a single species, Pentaglottis sempervirens, commonly known as green alkanet or evergreen bugloss, and it is one of several related plants known as alkanet. It is a bristly, perennial plant native to southwestern Europe, in northwest Iberia and France.
The native range of this genus is south western Europe. It is endemic to France, Portugal and Spain.
The blue flowers of the green alkanet are edible, and are often used as a garnish for salads or drinks.
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