Arenaria bolosii


Botanical Information

FamilyCaryophyllaceae
GenusArenaria
Speciesbolosii
OriginCentral Tramuntana mountain range of the Island of Majorca.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height5-10 cm
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA critically endangered herbaceous perennial which grows in clumps. Flowering and fruiting in mid-summer.
HabitatA 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 DescriptionLeaves grow in pairs, green with hints of pink or grey.
Flower DescriptionSmall 5 petalled white flowers which grow atop of the stems.

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