ON THIS PLANT
Centranthus macrosiphon, also commonly called long-spurred valerian, is a herb of the family Caprifoliaceae. 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.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Centranthus
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Spanish-valerian
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