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Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare)
Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare)
Family:  Boraginaceae (Forget-Me-Not)
Height:  1 to 2.5 ft.
Blooms:  June to October
Leaf Type:   smooth
Bloom Size:  0.75 in. (typical)
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Flower Description:   Elongate clusters,
  Fused petals, 5 parts
Location:  Allegheny Highlands Trail
Date:  7/20/2008
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