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Common centaury
Scientific name: Centaurium erythraea
A low-growing plant of sand dunes, heaths and grassy places, Common centaury is in bloom over summer. Look for clusters of pretty, pink, five-petalled flowers.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 25cmConservation status
Common.