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purple viper’s bugloss

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Also known as: Echium lycopsis, Echium plantagineum
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Purple viper's bugloss (Echium plantagineum) is a plant belonging to the Boraginaceae family, which also includes forget-me-nots. This species is characterized by its hairy stems, toothed leaves with spiny margins, and purple flowers. It is similar to viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare), also known as blueweed, but typically has larger flowers and softer hair. Purple viper's bugloss is a garden flower that has naturalized in North America.1

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