The Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) produces a lot of rich nectar, a blue pollen, and attracts pollinators. It looks great, but, should be avoided.
The prickly hairs can be skin irritants. The plant contains
pyrrolizidine alkaloids; these can cause liver damage to livestock and
humans. The alkaloid is also in the honey. The honey should not eaten regularly or for long terms.


Do the alkaloids have an effect on, or affect, the pollinators?
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