Gypsophila elegans
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Description: Annual herbaceous plant. It is a delicate, airy annual plant prized for its cloud-like clusters of white or pink flowers. Growing to a height of 30–60 cm (12–24 inches.) with a similar spread, featuring a bushy, branching habit. It has narrow, grey-green leaves, loose sprays of star-shaped white or carmine-pink flowers.
Field Identification: Not commonly found in the field, but can escape cultivated areas.
Plant Trivia:
Occurrence: Native to Europe and Asia,
Bloom Period: Apr-June
Plant Use: This plant is widely used in cut flower arrangements, wedding bouquets, and as a filler in garden beds due to its airy appearance, an ornamental. It attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity.
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