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Convolvulus argyrothamnos
Origin: Crete in the region of Leràpetra.
| Family |
| Convolvulaceae |
| Genus |
| Convolvulus |
| Species |
| argyrothamnos |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Height |
| 80 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A critically endangered shrubby plant which can only be found on a single limestone cliff at an altitude of 450 m. Sadly, only 5 individuals are known to be in existence at this time. It is covered in silky, silver coloured hairs with delicate white flowers resembling bindweed. |
| Habitat |
| Grows only on limestone cliffs. |
| Leaf Description |
| Thin straight leaves approximately 1.5-8 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| Small bell-shaped flowers, 3.5 cm wide, arranged in clusters of 2-6 emerging from the tips of the branches. |
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