Species

Cerinthe major

Etymology

Cerinthe: From the Greek keros 'wax' and anthos 'flower', referring to the flowers which are frequented by bees
major: greater

Common Name(s)

honeywort

Family

Boraginaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

Red / Pink,Yellow

Year Naturalised

1980

Origin

S. Europe

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010