Minuartia dirphya
Botanical Information
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Genus | Minuartia |
Species | dirphya |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | The Greek island of Euboea (or Evia) on the slopes of Mt. Dirphys. |
Details
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Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A critically endangered plant with a population of less than 250 individuals. Forms loose cushions, with non-flowering shoots 4.5 cm in length. The flowering stems differ in appearance, only 13.5-8 mm in length, bears 8-14 pairs of leaves and loose clusters of white flowers. |
Habitat | Grows on serpentine substrates at an altitude of 900-1,000 m in thin soil with a high concentration of rock and gravel. |