Red bugloss
Echium wildpretii H.Pearson ex Hook.f.
Echium wildpretii is a flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family, known as red bugloss. It is an herbaceous biennial reaching up to 3 m in height. The species is endemic to the Canary Islands, particularly in the national park around Mount Teide in Tenerife. A subspecies, E. wildpretii subsp. trichosiphon, is found at high elevations on La Palma. Common names include tower of jewels, Tenerife bugloss, and Mount Teide bugloss.
Description
Echium wildpretii is a member of the Boraginaceae family and is native to the Canary Islands. It is a tall herbaceous biennial plant, growing up to 3 m. The species is primarily found in the Mount Teide national park on Tenerife. Another subspecies, E. wildpretii subsp. trichosiphon, is present on La Palma at higher altitudes. The plant is known by several common names, including red bugloss, tower of jewels, Tenerife bugloss, and Mount Teide bugloss.
Other common names
tower-of-jewelsTower of jewelsRed bugloss
Distribution
Canary Is. · Pasto
