Invasive Species
See also: Echium plantagineum in AustraliaE. plantagineum has become an invasive species in Australia, where it is also known as Paterson's Curse, Patterson's Curse or Salvation Jane (particularly in South Australia). Other names are Blueweed, Lady Campbell Weed or Riverina Bluebell.
In the United States the species has become naturalised in parts of California, Oregon and some eastern states. In Oregon it has been declared a noxious weed.
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