Pallenis maritima (L.) Greuter

Spice Flowers In the field 1 In the field 2

Family: COMPOSITAE (ASTERACEAE)

Genus: Pallenis

Sinònims: Asteriscus maritimus (L.) Less.

Catalan common name: Pare-i-fill.

Spanish common name: Estrella de mar.

Province distribution: Balearic Islands.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca. Menorca. Ibiza. Formentera. Dragonera.

General distribution (Phytogeography): South Mediterranean

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Chameophyte.

Habitats: Rocky coastlines. Garden plants. Rocky surfaces and dry stone walls.

Characteristics: This Compositae forms a small, rounded shrub. It can be found in the walls of old buildings (city walls, towers) and also in dry, coastline environments. The woody life form and the inflorescences with well-developed ligules distinguish it from Astericus aquaticus.