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Viper's Bugloss
Echium vulgare
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called blueweed, blue devil, blue thistle
Produces copious nectar and pollen for honeybees over several months in summer; nectar is protected within the corolla from rain dilution and sun desiccation, providing a reliable daily source. Biennial that self-seeds in disturbed dry soils; stems and leaves bear stiff spines.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–September |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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