Heliotropium europaeum
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European heliotrope
Boraginaceae Edible: Caution, Poisonous, Medicine Potential hazards — see below 9,374 iNaturalist observations
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHeliotropium europaeum is a species of heliotrope known by the common names European heliotrope and European turn-sole.
Description
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 20-50 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-4 cm long by 1-2.5 cm wide. They are grey-green and hairy underneath.
Known Hazards
It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids and is poisonous.
Distribution
It is a temperate and Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, North America, Sicily, USA,
Synonyms
Heliotropium majus Garsault
References (1)
- Licata, M., et al, 2016, A survey of wild plant species for food use in Sicily (Italy) – results of a 3-year study in four Regional Parks. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:12
