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Echium glomeratum

Echium glomeratum Poir.
Echium glomeratum
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Echium glomeratum is a species in the genus Echium, belonging to the family Boraginaceae. It was first described in 1808 by Poir. This plant is native to several regions in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, including Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, and Turkey.

Description

Echium glomeratum is part of the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family. The species is distributed across a range of countries in North Africa and the Middle East. It was formally published in 1808 by Poir, who provided its scientific description. The plant is found in Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, and Turkey, where it grows in its native habitats. As a member of the genus Echium, it shares characteristics typical of the genus, which includes a variety of flowering plants often noted for their showy blooms and hairy leaves.

Distribution

Algeria · Cyprus · Egypt · Lebanon-Syria · Palestine · Turkey

Synonyms

Symphytum secundumEchium brachystachyumEchium columnaeEchium elongatumEchium papillosum

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