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Viper's Bugloss

Echium vulgare

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Field Notes

Description:

The flowers are bright blue and in a branched spike, with all the stamens protruding. The pollen is blue but the filaments of the stamens remain red, contrasting against the blue flowers.

Habitat:

Prairie in Connecterra, Hoge Kempen National Park, Maasmechelen

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Echium vulgare

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Comments (2)
Stephanie R.
Such a beautiful plant, Marta. You did a wonderful job capturing its beauty!

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Flowers of Europe
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The Color Blue
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Biodiversity in Belgium

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PublishedAugust 14, 2014

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