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Lobostemon argenteus

Lobostemon argenteus (P.J.Bergius) H.Buek
Lobostemon argenteus
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Lobostemon argenteus is a species in the Boraginaceae family, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is known by the common names silver healthbush, blue rocket bugloss, or disselblaarluibos.

Description

Lobostemon argenteus is a plant species in the Boraginaceae family, which is commonly referred to as the forget-me-not family. This species is endemic to South Africa and is found specifically within the Cape Provinces. It is recognized by several common names, including silver healthbush, blue rocket bugloss, and disselblaarluibos. The species was first described in 1837 and belongs to the genus Lobostemon.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Lobostemon pilicaulisLobostemon zeyheriLobostemon ferocissimusOplexion feroxEchium argenteumEchium argenteumEchium ferocissimumEchium feroxEchium pilicauleEchium zeyheriEchium fruticosum var. majorLobostemon montanus var. minor

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