Ebenus cretica — a medium houseplant

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Ebenus cretica

Ebenus Cretica

Updated February 2026 · 52 observations

ON THIS PLANT

Ebenus cretica, common name Cretan ebony, is a leguminous small shrub in the family Fabaceae.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus: Ebenus
Family: Fabaceae

ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Cretan Silver Bush en Shrubby sainfoil

PLATES

Ebenus cretica leaf — PLATE 01 · leaf

Ebenus cretica leaf — PLATE 02 · leaf

Ebenus cretica flower — PLATE 03 · flower

Ebenus cretica flower — PLATE 04 · flower

Ebenus cretica fruit — PLATE 05 · fruit

Ebenus cretica fruit — PLATE 06 · fruit

ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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