Acanthocalyx delavayi

Acanthocalyx delavayi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Acanthocalyx
Species: A. delavayi
Binomial name
Acanthocalyx delavayi
(Franch.) M. J. Cannon[1]

Acanthocalyx delavayi is a small perennial plant species that grows in stony ground. It can be found in Yunnan, China. Each rosette of leaves supports an inflorescence on which are held 10-15 light purple flowers. Its sepals and leaves are protected by spines.

References

  1. "Acanthocalyx delavayi (No common name)". zipcodezoo.com. Archived from the original on July 25, 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
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