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silverbush
Scientific Name: Argythamnia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Convolvulus cneorum: The Silverbush
Convolvulus cneorum, commonly known as Silverbush or Silver Bush, is an elegant evergreen shrub celebrated for its silvery appearance and profuse blooms.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Convolvulus cneorum L.
- Common Names: Silverbush, Silver Bush
- Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub.
- It has silky-smooth, silvery gray, lance-shaped leaves.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a shrub.
- It has silky-smooth, silvery gray, lance-shaped leaves.
Distribution and Habitat
Convolvulus cneorum is native to Mediterranean limestone hills, particularly in southern Europe (Sicily and Croatia). It thrives in hot, sunny locations.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Evergreen shrub with silky silver/grey foliage.
- Grows to a height of approximately 60cm and spreads to 75cm.
- Leaves are lance-shaped.
- Bears white or pink-tinted morning glory-like flowers with yellow throats, blooming from May to July.
- Considered a low-growing perennial.
Quirky Facts
- Although the genus *Convolvulus* mostly comprises climbers and scramblers, *Convolvulus cneorum* is an unusual shrubby member.
- It's considered a plant for those who like things calm and classy.