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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