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Echium bonnetii

Echium bonnetii Coincy
Echium bonnetii
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Echium bonnetii is a species in the genus Echium, belonging to the family Boraginaceae. It is native to the Canary Islands and was first described in 1902 by Coincy.

Description

Echium bonnetii is a member of the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as the borage family. This species is part of the genus Echium, which includes a variety of flowering plants. The plant is endemic to the Canary Islands, a group of islands located off the northwestern coast of Africa. It was first scientifically described in 1902 by the botanist Coincy. As with other members of the Boraginaceae family, Echium bonnetii is likely characterized by its typically hairy stems and showy flowers, though specific morphological details are not provided here.

Distribution

Canary Is.

Synonyms

Echium bonnetii var. fuerteventuraeEchium bonnetii var. pachycaulonEchium bonnetii f. pachycaulonEchium fuerteventurae

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