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Echium |
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Echium a genus of the Boraginaceae family of plants; contains a series of hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids and continued ingestion of the plants causes chronic liver damage. The plant also contributes to the development of toxemic jaundice, the end-stage of chronic copper poisoning in sheep. Includes E. plantagineum (E. lycopsis), E. sericeum, E. vulgare. Called also Paterson's curse, Salvation Jane, Viper's buglos, Lady Campbell weed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The biennial flower Lunaria, or honesty, is just one example of plants that show promising potential for drug development, and Echium, a type of borage, is being tapped as a source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils commonly found in fish, which protect against heart disease. 1 -- 2 -- cover -- color) Well-suited to California's climate are Papver nudicaule (Iceland poppies) and Echium candicans (blue marguerites). |
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