© Paul Hackney
© Paul Hackney
Map updated: March 2008
:: Flora of Northern Ireland ::
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© Paul Hackney |
© Paul Hackney |
Map updated: March 2008 |
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| Species Description: |
| An alien species originating from southern Europe and introduced for garden purposes into Ireland. Now very common on mortared stone walls and old buildings, especially near the coast. The flowers are red, pink or white, similar to common valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and with an unpleasant scent. The leaves are oval. |
| All names: Centranthus ruber (L.) DC. |
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