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Armeria caespitosa
Scientific Name: Armeria caespitosa
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Category: Dicot
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Armeria caespitosa
Also known as Thrift Sea Pink, Dwarf Thrift Sea Pink, Juniper-leaved thrift, or Spanish thrift.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant forms tight clumps.
- It has narrow leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Armeria caespitosa (Ortega) Boiss.
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Synonyms:
- Armeria juniperifolia syn. A. caespitosa
- Armeria juniperifolia (Vahl) Hoffmanns.
- Statice caespitosa Gmez Ortega
- Armeria caespitosa var. isernii Vicioso & Beltran
Description and Growth Habit
- Mound-forming evergreen plant.
- Forms tight clumps and close dome shaped cushions.
- Full mounding plant with evergreen foliage.
- Cushion-shaped wintergreen foliage with long stemmed large globular blooms.
- Height: Reaches about 5cm (2 inches) high, a bit more when flowering.
- Flowers: Light pink flowers held high above the dark green foliage; blooms May-Aug.
- Leaves: homomorfas, lineares, 0,5-1,5 x 0,4-0,7(0,8) mm, narrow leaves.
Distribution and Habitat
- A narrow endemic of central Spain, specifically the Sistema Central.
- Mediterranean mountain species.
Genetic Information
- Armeria caespitosa is diploid with 2n = 18 chromosomes.
- Microsatellite markers have been developed in Armeria caespitosa for genetic studies.
Cultivation and Uses
- Hardy and resilient.
- Suitable for rockeries, walls, paving, containers, gardens, and patios.
- Prefers sunshine and good drainage.
- Ideal for troughs or places where it won't be smothered.
Quirky Facts
- In Sistema Central it is called Erizo Serrano.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- GRIN Taxonomy
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Wikimedia Commons