Echium plantagineum (Purple Viper's Bugloss or Paterson's Curse)


Botanical Information

FamilyBoraginaceae
GenusEchium
Speciesplantagineum
CategoryWildflowers & Weeds
OriginNative to western and southern Europe, southwestern Asia, and northern Africa.

Description and Growing Information

Leaf DescriptionRough, prickled leaves up to 14 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are purple, 15–20 mm in length, with all the stamens protruding, holding onto a branched spike.

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