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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.
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Dr Gammans said: "New Zealand is about to begin a programme to control Viper's bugloss because it's a non-native plant, but the short-haired bumblebees depend on it, so this is a now-or-never chance to rescue some of these bumblebees.
Bee lovers buzzing about the return of a long-lost native by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
There were still a few flowers on Windmill Hill - wild thyme, clover, hawksbit, vipers bugloss and harebell - but as the sun brightened through the afternoon it shone on trees behind the windmill tower.
Country diary by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
When looking for a honey to help with antibacterial properties, especially against food poisoning and ulcers, Manuka and Viper''s bugloss are the best choices.
All the Hype About Healing from the Bee Hive by Darrell Miller / Food/cooking/nutrition community
 
 
 
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