Naufraga balearica


Botanical Information

FamilyUmbelliferae
GenusNaufraga
Speciesbalearica
CategoryPerennials
OriginThe Island of Majorca.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height2-4 cm
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA critically endangered herbaceous plant, with horizontal shoots emerging from the base in spring and producing clusters of minute pink flowers.
HabitatFound at the base of coastal cliffs growing in shady boulder cracks. Requires little soil or clay and humid conditions.
Leaf DescriptionGrouped in a rosette and divided into 3-5 ovular leaflets lying flat on the ground.
Flower DescriptionDelicate miniature (2 mm), umbrella shaped pink blooms which are grouped closely together.

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