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Echium virescens

Echium virescens DC.
Echium virescens
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Echium virescens is a flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family, native to the Canary Islands. It is specifically endemic to Tenerife, where it is found in Macizo de Anaga and the Orotava Valley, growing in forested areas and on lower south-facing slopes of the island.

Description

Echium virescens is a member of the genus Echium and belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It was first described in 1813 and is restricted to the Canary Islands, with a primary presence on Tenerife. The species is typically found in forested habitats and on the lower south slopes of the island, particularly in the regions of Macizo de Anaga and the Orotava Valley.

Distribution

Canary Is.

Synonyms

Echium strictumEchium virescens var. angustissimumEchium virescens var. candollei

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