Cynanchica abchasica explained

Cynanchica abchasica, commonly known as woodruff, is a deciduous species of perennial groundcover, and a flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.[1] It is endemic to Transcaucasus, and was first named by V.I Krecz.[2] In 2020, it was reclassified into the newly erected genus Cynanchica.

Description

Cynanchica abchasica appears as a small green moss-like plant, with small (1in) pale pink flowers, on relatively long stems, it has a compact cushion of small, green, needle-like, leaves.

Growth cycle

Cynanchica abchasica flowers around May-June, and grows best in a rock garden, trough or crevice.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cynanchica abchasica (V.I.Krecz.) P.Caputo & Del Guacchio Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2024-08-01 . Plants of the World Online . en.
  2. Web site: Asperula abchasica. 2020-03-07.