Species
Agrostemma githago
Etymology
Agrostemma: From the Greek agros 'field' and stemma 'crownCrown:
The growing point of an upright rhizome or trunk. This usually produces a tuft or ring of fronds.
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', 'wreath', referring to the beauty of the flowers
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Red / Pink
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010