Definitions for: Alkanet


[n] perennial or biennial herb cultivated for its delicate usually blue flowers



Webster (1913) Definition: Al"ka*net, n. [Dim. of Sp. alcana, alhe[~n]a, in which
al is the Ar. article. See Henna, and cf. Orchanet.]
1. (Chem.) A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of
Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color.

2. (Bot.)
(a) A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding
the dye; orchanet.
(b) The similar plant Anchusa officinalis; bugloss;
also, the American puccoon.

Synonyms: Anchusa officinalis, bugloss

See Also: anchusa

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