Cineraria is now generally treated as a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to southern Africa. The genus includes herbaceous plants and small sub-shrubs.
In the past, the genus was commonly viewed in a broader sense including a number of species from the Canary Islands and Madeira which are now transferred to the genus Pericallis, including the Florist's Cineraria (Pericallis x hybrida).
The uses for Cineraria include topical application for the treatment of cataracts.
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How I missed Friday's flowers!!
ReplyDeleteI will try to participate!!
Oh I did bring a flower but I posted the wrong picture above. But rest assured I did bring a flower! Aloha friend
ReplyDeleteWe all went purple today!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vibrant colour.
ReplyDeleteA lovely bloom in our gardens around too. Thank you for sharing and for hosting.
ReplyDeleteHave fun and a good week.
Greetings by Heidrun
Such a joyful moment while enjoying your lovely purple one!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a gorgeous summertime.
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