Gypsophila paniculata
Common name
Gypsophila
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
White
Year naturalised
1958
Origin
E. and C. Europe, W. Asia
Etymology
gypsophila: From the Greek gypsos ‘chalk’ and phileo ‘to love’, referring to plant’s preference for chalky soil.
paniculata: Small sprayed