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Centranthus trinervis


Centranthe à Trois Nervures




Origin:  Corsica.
Family
Valerianaceae
Genus
Centranthus
Species
trinervis
Category
Perennials
Height
20-60 cm
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJuneJuly
General Description
A critically endangered herbaceous plant with an upright stem. Pink flowers are clustered atop the tall stem.
Habitat
Prefers shade from rock crevices, found along cliffs and large boulders.
Leaf Description
Grouped in pairs, the leaves are shiny, pale blue-green in colour and elongated with three nerves.
Flower Description
5 petaled tubular flower often pink in colour however, can be found in white with a protruding stamen in the centre.
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