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UK Olive-leaved Gromwell

Shrub Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Olive-leaved Gromwell
Glandora oleifolia
Family: Boraginaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Olive-leaved Gromwell
Scientific Name Glandora oleifolia
MainColor Blue
PlantType Shrub Icon Shrub
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found April (Jun - Jul)
ImageUrl Glandora-001
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbots Langley
Country Found UK
Last Updated 05 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Glandora oleifolia is a small, evergreen shrub characterised by its narrow, olive-like leaves and bright blue, star-shaped flowers. It typically grows to about 30-60 cm in height and blooms from late spring to early summer.

Distribution

This species is native to the western Mediterranean region, particularly found in Spain and Portugal, thriving in rocky and dry habitats.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - the plant is not suitable for human consumption.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - there are no known toxic effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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