Pulmonaria officinalis

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Pulmonaria officinalis, commonly known as lungwort, is a hairy, herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Europe and thrives in open woodlands and thickets.1

Lungwort is cultivated as a garden flower for its attractive foliage and flowers. The plant features heart-shaped basal leaves and oval stem leaves, often marked with white spots. Its flowering stems grow up to 30 cm (12 inches) and are topped with drooping clusters of cylindrical flowers that change from pink to blue as they mature. Historically, lungwort was used to treat respiratory ailments.12

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lungwort
…any plant of the genus Pulmonaria of the family Boraginaceae, especially P. officinalis, an herbaceous, hairy perennial plant, widespread in open woods and thickets of Europe. It is grown as a garden flower for its drooping, pink flowers that turn blue and for its often white-spotted leaves.
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…any plant of the genus Pulmonaria of the family Boraginaceae, especially P. officinalis, an herbaceous, hairy perennial plant, widespread in open woods and thickets of Europe. It is grown as a garden flower for its drooping, pink flowers that turn blue and for its often white-spotted leaves.
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