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Gypsophila muralis

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Biostatus

Exotic

Conservation status

Not applicable

Category

Vascular

Structural class

Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites

Flower colours

Red/Pink, White

Detailed taxonomy

Genus

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Authority

Gypsophila muralis L.

Endemic family

No

Other information

Etymology

gypsophila: From the Greek gypsos ‘chalk’ and phileo ‘to love’, referring to plant’s preference for chalky soil.