Centaurea akamantis (Akamas Centaury)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Centaurea |
| Species | akamantis |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | North-western Cyprus on the Akamas Peninsula. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A critically endangered herbaceous plant with hanging shoots up to 60 cm in length, bearing striking purple-mauve flowers. |
| Habitat | Steep, humid limestone cliffs. |
| Leaf Description | Small greyish-green spear shaped leaflets 1-5 mm wide, sheathed in white hair. |
| Flower Description | Small flowers are heavily grouped flower heads which resemble large single flowers. |