Naufraga balearica
Botanical Information
Family | Umbelliferae |
Genus | Naufraga |
Species | balearica |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | The Island of Majorca. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 2-4 cm |
Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A critically endangered herbaceous plant, with horizontal shoots emerging from the base in spring and producing clusters of minute pink flowers. |
Habitat | Found at the base of coastal cliffs growing in shady boulder cracks. Requires little soil or clay and humid conditions. |
Leaf Description | Grouped in a rosette and divided into 3-5 ovular leaflets lying flat on the ground. |
Flower Description | Delicate miniature (2 mm), umbrella shaped pink blooms which are grouped closely together. |