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Cheirolophus crassifolius


Widnet il-Ba'ar, Fiordaliso Crassifoglio, Maltese Rock-centaury, Maltese Centuary




Origin:  Malta; on the southern cliffs of the islands of Malta, southern Guzo and Fungus Rock.
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Cheirolophus
Species
crassifolius
Category
Perennials
Synonyms
Palaeocyanus crassifolius
Height
50 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJuly
General Description
A critically endangered shrub, each stalk bearing a single flower head which is composed of a number of purple tubular florets.
Habitat
Coralline limestone seaside cliffs and scree in full sun.
Leaf Description
Smooth spatula-shaped leaves.
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