Echium pininana Webb & Berthel. (tree echium), form
3.106410
35mm color slide
Digitized
Photographic image
May 2005
Echium pininana Webb & Berthel. (tree echium), form. A bed of Echium pininana shows that each plant has a conical spike covered with tiny lavender flowers. Long blue-green leaves extend between the flowers and hang down the conical spike. Leaves at the base are wider and longer.
Boraginaceae (forget-me-not family)
Echium L.
Echium pininana Webb & Berthel. (tree echium)
Annuals (Plants)
Plant Habit
Summer
Echium L.
Echium pininana Webb & Berthel. (tree echium)
Annuals (Plants)
Plant Habit
Summer
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL