Echium gaditanum

Echium gaditanum is a member of the Boraginaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the borage family. It is found in the Iberian Peninsula, including Portugal and Spain, as well as in North African countries such as Algeria and Morocco. The species was scientifically described in 1841 by the botanist Boiss. and is part of the genus Echium, which includes a variety of flowering plants known for their vibrant blue or purple flowers. The species is named for its geographic origin, with 'gaditanum' referring to the city of Cadiz in Spain.