Echium (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of bristly herbs and shrubs of the family Boraginaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Echium plants are popular in dry gardens due to their drought tolerance and vibrant purple flowers.
- The tall, statuesque echium takes center stage in the garden with its spiky foliage and showy blooms.
- Several species of Echium have been introduced to New Zealand as ornamental plants.
- In their natural habitats, echium species often thrive in poor soils with full sun exposure.
- Echium is a highly diverse genus with species native to various regions, including the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands.