Convolvulus argyrothamnos


Botanical Information

FamilyConvolvulaceae
GenusConvolvulus
Speciesargyrothamnos
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginCrete in the region of LerĂ petra.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height80 cm
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA critically endangered shrubby plant which can only be found on a single limestone cliff at an altitude of 450 m. Sadly, only 5 individuals are known to be in existence at this time. It is covered in silky, silver coloured hairs with delicate white flowers resembling bindweed.
HabitatGrows only on limestone cliffs.
Leaf DescriptionThin straight leaves approximately 1.5-8 cm long.
Flower DescriptionSmall bell-shaped flowers, 3.5 cm wide, arranged in clusters of 2-6 emerging from the tips of the branches.

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