Weed ID

HOUNDSTONGUE

Boraginaceae or Borage Family
Cynoglossum officinale

GROWTH HABIT: Biennial, grows up to 3 feet tall.

LEAVES: Velvety to touch, lower: broad, upper: narrow and clasps the stem.

STEMS: Heavy, erect, branched above.

FLOWERS: Dark red to purple, 1/4 inch in diameter, grows in clusters. Native hounds tongues have a blue flower.

ROOTS: Taproot.

SEEDS: Produces 300-675 seeds per plant, viable up to 2-3 years.

REPRODUCES: By seed.

HABITAT: Pastures, roadsides, and waste areas.

"Nature's Velcro"

This is an example of how
Houndstongue seeds hitch a ride on
your pet and stick to everything!!