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Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard

Centranthus ruber

Photo by joanbstanley
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Fragrant, round clusters of small bright carmine-red flowers appear atop the plant over a long season and are complemented by the fleshy, blue-green leaves.

Habitat:

Rocky sea bluff.

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Centranthus ruber

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedJune 14, 2013

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