Echium creticum
About
Echium creticum, the Cretan viper's bugloss, is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to the western Mediterranean Basin. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
How to use it
The Cretan viper's bugloss is primarily used as an ornamental plant, adding vibrant color to gardens. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it beneficial for supporting local ecosystems. Additionally, its ability to thrive in Mediterranean climates makes it a great choice for drought-resistant landscaping.
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In the kitchen
The Cretan viper's bugloss is not eaten by humans. While it may be beautiful in gardens, it's important to know that this plant is not a food source.
Sources: Wikidata
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Echium creticum
- Slug
- echium-creticum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Genus
- Echium
- Species
- creticum
- Wikidata QID
- Q145084
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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