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Arenaria bolosii





Origin:  Central Tramuntana mountain range of the Island of Majorca.
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Arenaria
Species
bolosii
Height
5-10 cm
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJuly
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.
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