anchusa(n = noun.plant) - any of various Old World herbs of the genus Anchusa having one-sided clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers;
is a kind of herb, herbaceous plant
is a member of genus anchusa
has particulars: alkanet, anchusa officinalis, bugloss, anchusa capensis, cape forget-me-not, anchusa riparia, cape forget-me-not

   any of various Old World herbs of the genus Anchusa having one-sided clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers. [WordNet 1.5]

anchusa, n. any plant of the genus Anchusa, akin to borage.

Etymology:
L f. Gk agkhousa

anchusa capensis, anchusa officinalis, anchusa riparia, genus anchusa