Centranthus macrosiphon

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

Long-spurred valerian
Scientific classification Edit this 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]

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