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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in early spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out in early summer. Cuttings in a frame in the summer. Shade them for the first 10 - 12 days[1].

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