English: Cretan ebony.
Region: Mediterranean, Crete.
Haitat: rocky hillsides, steep cliffs; elevation of 0–600 metres.
BotanyPerennial herb; 50–100 centimetres tall.
Leaves: composite, pubescent.
Inflorescence: racemes; 5–20 centimetres long.
Flowers: bright pink or purple; bloom from March to June.