Centaurium erythraea
Centaury
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The Centaurium erythraea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Centaury. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. minus. C. umbellatum. Erythraea centaurium.

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Latin Name:  Centaurium erythraea
Common Name:  Centaury
Family:  Gentianaceae
Author:  Rafn.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:  0.15
 
Habitat:  Open woods, meadows and dry grasslands[9, 13], often on chalky soils[4].

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