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White Common Centaury (Λευκό κενταύριο)

Centaurium Erythraea

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Description:

Centaurium erythraea is a species of flowering plant in the gentian family known by the common names common centaury and European centaury. It is usually found in pink/purple shades, but sometimes it can be found in white color, as this one, which was spotted in Pelion mountain, Greece.

Notes:

It'a name derives from Centaur Chiron, and the plant is a well known herb, mainly used as a tea.

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Centaurium erythraea

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Flowers of Europe
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Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
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Rare Color Morphs
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Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
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PublishedJuly 10, 2016

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