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Trachystemon orientalis (L.) G. Don

Abraham-Isaac-Jacob (Boraginaceae)

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Trachystemon orientalis is the only species in the genus Trachystemon; it is native to Bulgaria, Turkey and the Caucasus.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2018-05-24

 Abraham-Isaac-Jacob / Trachystemon orientalis: _Trachystemon orientalis_ is the only species in the genus _Trachystemon_; it is native to Bulgaria, Turkey and the Caucasus.

The flowers of Trachystemon orientalis are similar to those of Borago officinalis, but with recurved petals, and the sepals fused for half their length.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2018-05-24

 Abraham-Isaac-Jacob / Trachystemon orientalis: The flowers of _Trachystemon orientalis_ are similar to those of _Borago officinalis_, but with recurved petals, and the sepals fused for half their length.

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