Gypsophila paniculata
Common names
Gypsophila
Biostatus
Exotic
Conservation status
Not applicable
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Flower colours
White
Detailed taxonomy
Genus
Family
Endemic family
No
Ecology
Year naturalised
1958
Origin
E. and C. Europe, W. Asia
Other information
Etymology
gypsophila: From the Greek gypsos ‘chalk’ and phileo ‘to love’, referring to plant’s preference for chalky soil.
paniculata: Small sprayed