Arnebia

Arnebia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae.

The generic name “Arnebia” originates from the Arabic name shajaret el arneb.[1]

Arnebia genus was first established by Pher Forsskal in 1775 mostly confined to Asia with a few species occurring in the drier parts of North Africa[2]

Selected species:

Arnebia decumbens Cosson & Kralik
Arnebia densiflora Ledeb.
Arnebia echioides A.DC.- Prophet’s flower
Arnebia hispidissima A.DC.
Arnebia lutea (A.Rich.) Armari