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Scientific name: Echium plantagineum
Common name: Paterson's curse, salvation Jane, Riverina bluebell

Sheep in a paddock dominated by Echium plantagineum. This is a common feature of several poor dry summers where competing grasses are eaten out. Echium plantagineum, a prolific seeder and rapid growing plant becomes dominant as soon as autumn rains arrive.

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Image contributed by J. Seaman

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