Species

Asperula orientalis

Etymology

Asperula: From the Greek asper 'rough' referring to the leaves
orientalis: From the Latin orientale, meaning 'eastern' but sometimes also translated as 'from the Orient'.

Family

Rubiaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

Blue

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010