Bupleurum elatum (Bupleuro delle Madonie)
Botanical Information
| Family | Umbelliferae |
| Genus | Bupleurum |
| Species | elatum |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Sicily, the Madonie Mountains. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A critically endangered shrub with roughly 400-600 individuals remaining. Its remote habitat makes it difficult to estimate the distribution of the plant. |
| Propagation | Reproduces only from seed. |
| Habitat | North-facing shady slopes of inland cliffs and deep valley at an altitude of 700-900 m. Prefers cold, wet winds with little soil. |
| Leaf Description | Twice as long as they are wide with 7-9 veins. Basal leaves are spear shaped and grip the stem at the base. |