noun
- a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, typically having blue flowers and rough, hairy leaves
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The anchusa bloomed with bright blue flowers in the garden.
- Anchusa officinalis is commonly known as common bugloss.
- The rough leaves of the anchusa plant can irritate sensitive skin.
- Gardeners often plant anchusa for its striking blue blooms.
- The anchusa attracted many bees and butterflies to the flower bed.