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Echium simplex, commonly known as pride of Tenerife[1] or tower of jewels, is an herbaceous biennial plant which grows up to 3 m (9.8 ft) in height.
| Tower of jewels | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Boraginales |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Genus: | Echium |
| Species: | E. simplex |
| Binomial name | |
| Echium simplex | |
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Habitat
editIt is a frost intolerant species requiring sustained periods of sunlight to thrive. It is endemic in the island of Tenerife mainly in Macizo de Anaga.[citation needed]
Description
editThe plant is biennial producing a dense rosette in the first year and producing the distinctive inflorescence to a height of 1–3 metres (3 ft 3 in – 9 ft 10 in) during the second year. The flowers are white and the plant is in bloom from February to April in Tenerife. E. simplex is widely available as a garden flower in warm temperate areas. It is very attractive to bees and produces a distinctively flavored honey.[citation needed]
References
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- 1 2 3 "Echium simplex DC". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
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