Cretan Ebony

Ebenus cretica

"Ebenus cretica", common name Cretan ebony, is a leguminous small shrub in the family Fabaceae.
Cretan Ebony (Ebenus cretica) Kritsa Gorge, Crete. Mar 30, 2023 Ebenus cretica,Geotagged,Greece,Spring

Appearance

"Ebenus cretica" can reach a height of 50–100 centimetres. This perennial flowering plant has composite pubescent leaves and bright pink or purple flowers, on 5–20 centimetres long racemes. These flowers bloom from late March to June.
Cretan Ebony - Ebenus cretica Imbros Gorge, Crete.  Cretan Ebony,Ebenus cretica,Geotagged,Greece,Spring

Distribution

This species is native to the Mediterranean island of Crete. It grows on rocky hillsides or on steep cliffs, at an elevation of 0–600 metres above sea level.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusEbenus
SpeciesE. cretica
Photographed in
Greece