Orlaya grandiflora (original) (raw)

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Species of flowering plant

Orlaya grandiflora
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Orlaya
Species: O. grandiflora
Binomial name
Orlaya grandiflora(L.) Hoffm.

Orlaya grandiflora, the white laceflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to Mediterranean Europe. Growing to 90 cm (35 in), this is a multi-branched annual with divided ferny leaves, and flattish panicles of pure white flowers over a long period in summer.[1] The uneven size of the individual florets gives it the appearance of lace, especially when planted in large swathes.

It is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[1] It prefers a sunny, well-drained position.

  1. ^ a b "Orlaya grandiflora". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 9 June 2020.