Arenaria bolosii
Botanical Information
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Genus | Arenaria |
Species | bolosii |
Origin | Central Tramuntana mountain range of the Island of Majorca. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 5-10 cm |
Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A critically endangered herbaceous perennial which grows in clumps. Flowering and fruiting in mid-summer. |
Habitat | A sensitive species that dislikes rivalry from other plants, therefore grows north-facing slopes at an altitude of 900 m or higher on open areas with little soil cover. |
Leaf Description | Leaves grow in pairs, green with hints of pink or grey. |
Flower Description | Small 5 petalled white flowers which grow atop of the stems. |