Echium creticum
Family: Boraginaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Spain
How it is used for food
The flowers are sucked for their nectar. The basal leaves are used in stews.
Edible parts
Flowers - nectar, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chupamieles
Synonyms
Echium australe Lam.; and others