Convolvulus argyrothamnos
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Convolvulus argyrothamnos is a species of the winds ( Convolvulus ) in the wind family(Convolvulaceae).
features
Convolvulus argyrothamnos is a dwarf shrub that reaches heights of growth of 10 to 80 centimeters. The plant is densely covered with silky, silky hair and has rich foliage. The stem is woody, persistent and drooping-arched, the longest branches are at the tip. The leaves do not have a membranous base. The inflorescence is more or less dense. The crown is white to light pink. The calyx has spread hair.
The flowering period extends from July to August.
Occurrence
Convolvulus argyrothamnos is on Crete in the regional districts of Chania and Lasithi endemic . The species grows in exposed limestone crevices at altitudes of 150 to 450 meters.
supporting documents
- Ralf Jahn, Peter Schönfelder: Excursion flora for Crete . With contributions by Alfred Mayer and Martin Scheuerer. Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart (Hohenheim) 1995, ISBN 3-8001-3478-0 .
Web links
- Thomas Meyer, Michael Hassler: Mediterranean flora. [1]