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Arabis kennedyae
Troodos Rockcress
Origin: The island of Cyprus.
| Family |
| Cruciferae |
| Genus |
| Arabis |
| Species |
| kennedyae |
| Category |
| Annuals |
| Height |
| 30 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A critically endangered herb which grows alongside Golden Oak (Quercus alnifolia) and Calabrian Pine (Pinus brutia). Straight stems with a purple hue surrounded by a rosette of basal leaves with tiny white flowers in loose clusters. |
| Habitat |
| Shaded rocky slopes of mountains, approximately 900 - 1,350 m above sea level. |
| Leaf Description |
| Lower leaves clustered in a rosette are approximately 6 cm in length and 2 cm in width. Upper leaves are smaller and grip the stem. |
| Flower Description |
| Small unobtrusive 4 petaled white flowers. |
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