Latin name: Centranthus ruber (L.) DC. Pronunciation: sen-TRAN-thus ROO-ber Common name: Red valerian Family: Valerianaceae (Valerian) Habitat: Disturbed urban locations, crevices in rocks and walls, roadsides, an escapee from cultivation, native to Mediterranean region Blooming period: April to August Name derivations: 1) Centranthus 2) ruber |
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