About Iberodes linifolia (L.) Serrano, R.Carbajal & S.Ortiz
Iberodes linifolia (L.) Serrano, R.Carbajal & S.Ortiz, also called Omphalodes linifolia as a synonym, is commonly known by the common names Venus's navelwort, white-flower navelwort, and petite bourrache. It is an annual species of flowering plant. It is native to the Iberian Peninsula and western France, and has naturalized in other parts of Europe, North Africa, North America, and Chile. This small plant grows to 30–40 cm (12–16 in) in height and 15 cm (6 in) in width. It produces blue-green foliage and tiny white or off-white flowers that bloom during spring and summer. It grows in dry open areas with full sun. Its Latin specific epithet linifolia translates to “with leaves like flax (Linum)”. Under the older synonym Omphalodes linifolia, this plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
