Echium vulgare
Viper's bugloss
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The Echium vulgare plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Viper's bugloss.

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Latin Name:  Echium vulgare
Common Name:  Viper's bugloss
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The leaves are poisonous[20]. No cases of poisoning have ever been recorded for this plant[76]. The bristly hairs on the leaves and stems can cause severe dermatitis[207].
 
Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:  0.6
 
Habitat:  Calcareous and light dry soils, especially on cliffs near the sea[4, 7, 17]. It is also found on walls, old quarries and gravel pits[4].

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