TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Wigandia urens
Caracus WigandiaFamily: Boraginaceae (Formerly:Hydrophyllaceae)
Subfamily: Hydrophylloideae
Origin: Central and South America
Wigandia urens is a deciduous shrub or small tree to 4m. It has large ovate leaves to 30cm long. The flowers are deep purple with a white throat and are produced in terminal sprays in spring. The whole plant is covered with rusty-brown, irritant hairs.
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