Onosma echioides (Boraginaceae)

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Onosma echioides
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The Onosma echioides plant species is found in S. Europe to N. Africa. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Onosma echioides
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The bristly stems and leaves can cause a good deal of irritation to the skin[219].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Limestone slopes and rocks to 1600 metres[187]. Crevices in rocks and cliffs[89].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained soil in full sun[1, 187]. Prefers a deep rather rich sandy loam[1]. Best grown in a crevice in a rock garden or on a wall[1, 187]. Tolerates hot dry conditions and also drought once it is established, but disliking winter wet[190]. Plants also dislike wet summers[200]. Hardy to about -15°c[187]. There is some confusion over this species. It is given as a part of O. frutescens in some reports but [200] gives it specific status. A very ornamental plant[1].

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