Ligusticum huteri


Botanical Information

FamilyUmbelliferae
GenusLigusticum
Specieshuteri
OriginNorthern Majorca within the Tramuntana Mountain Range.

Details

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Height100 cm
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA critically endangered plant, with no more than 100 individuals in existence. Its tufts and spreading roots give off a very distinctive aroma.
HabitatWithin in the Tramuntana mountain range approximately 1,300-1,400 m in altitude. Grows in shady areas on limestone cliffs, rock crevices and edges.
Flower DescriptionBeautiful, large compact bunches of umbrella-shaped flowers. Flowers are white with a dark grey line on the underside of the petals.

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