Centranthus macrosiphon
Centranthus macrosiphon, also commonly called long-spurred valerian, is a herb of the family Caprifoliaceae.
Long-spurred valerian | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Dipsacales |
Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
Genus: | Centranthus |
Species: | C. macrosiphon |
Binomial name | |
Centranthus macrosiphon | |
The erect annual herb typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.4 metres (0 to 1 ft). It blooms in spring and early summer producing pink-red-white flowers.
The species is native to Northern Africa and southwestern Europe but has become naturalised in many areas including the south west of Western Australia.[1]
References
- "Centranthus macrosiphon". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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