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Centranthus macrosiphon (Centranthus macrosiphon)

Description

Centranthus macrosiphon, also commonly called long-spurred valerian, is a herb of the Caprifoliaceae family. 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.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Dipsacales

            • Family: Caprifoliaceae

              • Genus: Centranthus