Echium nervosum
Echium nervosum is a species of flowering plants of the family Boraginaceae. It is endemic to Madeira. The specific name nervosum is from Latin and means "veined". Description It is a compact woody shrub, average height , maximum height . The leaves are narrow, densely haired and silver green. Its flowers are pale blue to pale bluish rose and sit in an egg-shaped inflorescence. References Further reading Roberto Jardim, David Francisco: Flora Endémica da Madeira. Múchia Publicações, Funchal 2000, p. 96 Peter Sziemer: Eine kurze Naturgeschichte Madeiras. Francisco Ribeiro & Filhos, LDA, Funchal 2000 António da Costa, Luis de Franquinho: Madeira. Plantas e Flores. Francisco Ribeiro & Filhos, LDA, Funchal 2008, p. 173 nervosum Flora of Madeira Endemic flora of Madeira Endemic flora of Macaronesia