Centaurea gymnocarpa (Fiordaliso di Capraia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Centaurea |
| Species | gymnocarpa |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | The Island of Capraia which is part of the Tuscan Archipelago. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 80-100 cm |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An endangered herbaceous plant, greyish-white in colour due to the covering of dense short hairs. |
| Habitat | Cracks and fissures of acidic rocks. |
| Leaf Description | Upper leaves are green however, lower leaves are greyish-white in colour. |
| Flower Description | Small pink flowers are clustered together to create the illusion of one single flower head. |