Echium longifolium

Echium longifolium is a member of the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as the borage family. It is one of the species within the genus Echium, which is characterized by typically blue or purple flowers and rough, hairy stems. The species was formally published by Delile in 1813. Its natural range includes parts of southern Europe and the northern African and Middle Eastern regions, specifically Italy, Egypt, Libya, and Palestine. The plant is adapted to the climates and habitats of these regions, though specific ecological preferences and uses are not detailed in the source data.