Onosma hispidum (Boraginaceae)

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Onosma hispidum
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The Onosma hispidum plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Onosma hispidum
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  Wallich.

Known Hazards:  There are no reprts of toxicity for this species, but the following report for O. echioides should be borne in mind[K]. The bristly stems and leaves can cause a good deal of irritation to the skin[219].

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry, rocky and savannah slopes, 1700 - 2000 metres in Kashmir[145]. Found at elevations up to 4000 metres[51].

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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