Cremnophyton lanfrancoi (Bjanka ta' I-lrdum, Maltese Cliff-arache)
Botanical Information
| Family | Chenopodiaceae |
| Genus | Cremnophyton |
| Species | lanfrancoi |
| Category | Woody |
| Origin | North-western and southern cliffs of Malta and Gozo. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 40-80 cm |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A critically endangered shrub with dense foliage, narrow leaves and subtle flowers. Flowers from late summer to early autumn. |
| Habitat | Sheer seaside cliffs. |
| Leaf Description | Narrow almost white leaves, 2-4 cm in length. |
| Flower Description | Subtle flowers each transversed by a small leaf and arranged in loose clusters. |