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Giant Viper's-bugloss - Echium pininana

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Giant Viper's-bugloss Giant Viper's-bugloss - Echium pininana dylan Bristol 29 Aug 2023, 2:03 p.m. 5 May 2022, 4:25 p.m.
Giant Viper's-bugloss Giant Viper's-bugloss - Echium pininana dylan Bristol 29 Aug 2023, 2:03 p.m. 5 May 2022, 4:24 p.m.
Giant Viper's-bugloss Giant Viper's-bugloss - Echium pininana dylan Bristol 21 Oct 2023, 2:10 p.m. 18 Oct 2023, 1:17 p.m.

Species Description

A native to the Canary Islands. It is widely grown in mild areas and may escape or become locally naturalised. Height: Up to 4 m. Other names include: Tower of Jewels.

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Online Atlas to the British and Iris Flora

GardenersWorld.com

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