Associations to the word «Echium»

Wiktionary

ECHIUM, noun. (botany) Any member of the genus Echium of flowering plants.
ECHIUM, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Boraginaceae   — the buglosses and related species.
ECHIUM PLANTAGINEUM, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Boraginaceae   — salvation Jane.

Dictionary definition

ECHIUM, noun. A genus of bristly herbs and shrubs of the family Boraginaceae.

Wise words

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