Basic Information Common Name: Echium Scientific Name: Echium Native Habitat: Canary Islands, Mediterranean Region History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Echium belongs to the Boraginaceae family and encompasses a variety of species, many of which are native to the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean region. The name “Echium” is de
Basic Information Common Name: Tower of Jewels Scientific Name: Echium pininana Native Habitat: Canary Islands (La Palma) History / Discovery / Cultivator Echium pininana, commonly known as the Tower of Jewels, is a striking monocarpic plant native to the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands. Its discovery is intertwined with the history of [&h
Basic Information Common Name: Pride of Madeira Scientific Name: Echium candicans Native Habitat: Madeira Islands History / Discovery / Cultivator Echium candicans, commonly known as Pride of Madeira, is a striking plant endemic to the island of Madeira, Portugal. Its history is intertwined with the island’s unique biodiversity and botanical
Basic Information Common Name: Viper’s Bugloss Scientific Name: Echium vulgare Native Habitat: Europe, Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Echium vulgare, commonly known as Viper’s Bugloss, is a striking wildflower with a rich history intertwined with folklore and practical uses. Its name, “Viper’s Bugloss,” originat
Basic Information Common Name: Russian Comfrey Scientific Name: Symphytum x uplandicum Native Habitat: Europe, Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Russian Comfrey, scientifically known as Symphytum x uplandicum, is a hybrid plant, specifically a cross between Symphytum asperum (Rough Comfrey) and Symphytum officinale (Common Comfrey). This hybrid
Basic Information Common Name: Creeping Comfrey Scientific Name: Symphytum grandiflorum Native Habitat: Caucasus region, Turkey History / Discovery / Cultivator Symphytum grandiflorum, commonly known as Creeping Comfrey, originates from the Caucasus region and parts of Turkey. Its discovery as a distinct species likely occurred during botanical exp
Basic Information Common Name: Myosotis Scientific Name: Myosotis Native Habitat: Europe and Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Myosotis, commonly known as Forget-Me-Nots, boasts a history intertwined with folklore and a delicate beauty that has captivated hearts for centuries. The genus Myosotis is part of the Boraginaceae family, which include
Basic Information Common Name: Alpine Forget-Me-Not Scientific Name: Myosotis alpestris Native Habitat: Alpine meadows and rocky slopes of Europe. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Alpine Forget-Me-Not, Myosotis alpestris, boasts a history interwoven with folklore, symbolism, and horticultural appreciation. The genus Myosotis derives from the Gr
Basic Information Common Name: True Forget-Me-Not Scientific Name: Myosotis scorpioides Native Habitat: Europe and Asia, typically found in damp meadows, along streams, and in marshes. History / Discovery / Cultivator Myosotis scorpioides, commonly known as the True Forget-Me-Not, boasts a history steeped in folklore and medicinal use, dating back
Basic Information Common Name: Forget-Me-Not Scientific Name: Myosotis sylvatica Native Habitat: Europe and Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator The Forget-Me-Not, scientifically known as Myosotis sylvatica, boasts a history steeped in folklore and romantic symbolism, with its delicate blue flowers representing enduring love, remembrance, and fide
