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Echium Wildpretii Collection

Standing tall at three meters, the majestic Echium wildpretii, also known as Tajinaste rojo or Mount Teide bugloss

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Red viper's bugloss, Echium wildpretii, and common bugloss. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a

Red viper's bugloss, Echium wildpretii, and common bugloss. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667789 Red viper's bugloss, Echium wildpretii, and common bugloss. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Tajinaste rojo (Echium wildpretii), Teide National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tajinaste rojo (Echium wildpretii), Teide National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Canary Islands. Endemic

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Three metre tall Mount Teide bugloss / Tower of jewels / Red Tajinaste (Echium wildpretii)

Three metre tall Mount Teide bugloss / Tower of jewels / Red Tajinaste (Echium wildpretii) flowering beside Teide wallflowers (Erysimum scoparium) on misty mountainside, Teide National Park

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide bugloss / Towers of jewels (Echium wildpretii

Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide bugloss / Towers of jewels (Echium wildpretii) close up of flowers, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Honeybee (Apis melifera) visiting Tajinaste rojo (Echium wildpretii)

Honeybee (Apis melifera) visiting Tajinaste rojo (Echium wildpretii), is an endemic Tenerife plant. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide blugloss (Echium wildpretii) flowers, Teide National Park

Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide blugloss (Echium wildpretii) flowers, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, May 2009

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide bugloss (Echium wildpretii) flowering, Teide National Park

Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide bugloss (Echium wildpretii) flowering, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, May 2009

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Picture No. 11808320

Picture No. 11808320
Tenerife bugloss or tower of jewels, (Echium wildpretii), inflorescence particular, Liguria, Italy Date:

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Echium wildpretii C013 / 5451

Echium wildpretii C013 / 5451
Echium wildpretii flowering in summer

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Hoverfly feeding C016 / 4757

Hoverfly feeding C016 / 4757
Hoverfly feeding. Close-up of a hoverfly (family Syrphidae) feeding on Teide giant bugloss (Echium wildpretii) flowers. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Teide bugloss (Echium auberianum) flowers C016 / 4753

Teide bugloss (Echium auberianum) flowers C016 / 4753
Teide bugloss (Echium auberianum) flowers. Close-up of a Teide giant bugloss (Echium wildpretii) flower stalk. Photographed on Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Bee feeding on Teide bugloss C016 / 4752

Bee feeding on Teide bugloss C016 / 4752
Bee feeding on Teide bugloss. Close-up of a solitary bee (Anthophora sp.) feeding on Teide giant bugloss (Echium wildpretii) flowers. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageEchium Wildpretii Collection: Red vipers bugloss (Echium wildpretii), with Pico de Teide in background

Red vipers bugloss (Echium wildpretii), with Pico de Teide in background, Las Canadas, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe



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Standing tall at three meters, the majestic Echium wildpretii, also known as Tajinaste rojo or Mount Teide bugloss, adds a vibrant touch to the breathtaking landscape of Teide National Park. As an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tenerife, Spain's Canary Islands, this endemic plant is truly a sight to behold. Its towering stature earned it the nickname "Tower of jewels" or "Red giant tajinaste, " and its crimson flowers attract the buzzing Honeybees (Apis melifera). Against the backdrop of Teide's volcanic peaks, these blossoms create a mesmerizing spectacle that showcases nature's artistry. The view of this extraordinary plant is simply awe-inspiring; it captures both the beauty and resilience found within our natural world. So next time you find yourself exploring Teide National Park, don't forget to admire the enchanting Echium wildpretii - a true symbol of Tenerife's unique biodiversity.