Bupleurum dianthifolium (Bupleuro di Marettimo)
Botanical Information
| Family | Umbelliferae |
| Genus | Bupleurum |
| Species | dianthifolium |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Northern side of the island of Marettimo. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Critically endangered, with only 300-500 individuals remaining. A rounded shaped shrub, leaves dense at the tip of the branches, flowering steps up to 40 cm in length. |
| Habitat | Grows in cracks of north-facing limestone rock faces on slopes and cliffs at an altitude of 20-600 m. |
| Leaf Description | Sickle shaped with 3-5 veins. |