English: Hairy thaumatocaryon.
Synonym: Dasyanthum thaumatocaryon; Anchusa dasyantha; Moritzia tetraquetra.
Region: Middle East, Central Asia, India, Sri Lanka.
Habitat: dry, deciduous forests; dry, rocky; full sun to partial shade.
Use: ornamental; medicinal; food.
BotanyHerb; annual.
Seedlings: small: rosette of leaves; well-draining soil, moist but not soggy.
Stem: up to 40 cm tall.
Flowers: small; white, with yellow centers.
Seeds: small; black; round.
Propagation: by cuttings or by seed.