Arenaria cretica

 

 

 

Arenaria cretica - click to enlarge

Arenaria cretica

Arenaria cretica - click to enlarge

Arenaria cretica

Arenaria cretica - click to enlarge

Arenaria cretica

Arenaria cretica - click to enlarge

Arenaria cretica - Flower detail

Arenaria cretica is found in the White Mountains at altitudes above 1700 m. A dwarf cushion-forming perennial of calcareous rocks, cliffs, screes and rocky slopes. It produces white flowers on erect shoots from June to August.

Arenaria cretica is also found on mainland Greece and southern Albania.

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