Centranthus
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| Centranthus | |
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| Flowers of the narrow-leaved valerian (Centranthus angustifolius) |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Valerianaceae |
| Genus: | Centranthus Neck. ex Lam. & DC. |
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Centranthus is a flowering plant genus comprising herbs and subshrubs native to Southern Europe. It is in the Caprifoliaceae family. There are about twelve species in the genus.[1] Some Centranthus are known as introduced species in other parts of the world, including Centranthus ruber in the western United States[2] and Centranthus macrosiphon in Western Australia.[3]
Species include:
- Centranthus angustifolius - narrow-leaved valerian
- Centranthus macrosiphon - long-spurred valerian
- Centranthus ruber - red valerian
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