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Blue Devil

Echium vulgare

Least Concern

About

The Blue Devil (Echium vulgare) is a species in the genus Echium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa), Asia (India, Japan, Uzbekistan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish viborera
French vipérine commune
German Gemeiner Natterkopf
Portuguese colubrina

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Devil?
The scientific name of Blue Devil is Echium vulgare. It belongs to the genus Echium.
What is the conservation status of Blue Devil?
Blue Devil (Echium vulgare) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Blue Devil live?
Blue Devil is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa), Asia (India, Japan, Uzbekistan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark.
What family does Blue Devil belong to?
Blue Devil (Echium vulgare) belongs to the genus Echium, which is part of the taxonomic family Boraginaceae.
Is Blue Devil endangered?
No, Blue Devil (Echium vulgare) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Blue Devil belong to?
Blue Devil (Echium vulgare) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Blue Devil?
The closest relatives of Blue Devil in the genus Echium include Italian viper's bugloss, Lax Viper's-Bugloss, pine echium, Pride of madeira, Purple Viper's-bugloss.

Native Range — 24 Countries

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