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Maltese Centaury 
 
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Scientific Name:
Cheirolophus crassifolius
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Palaeocyanus crassifolius, Maltese Rock-centaury
Group:
Plants
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
CR-IUCN: 2006
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Malta

Facts Summary:
The Maltese Centaury (Cheirolophus crassifolius) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "plants" and found in the following area(s): Malta. This species is also known by the following name(s): Palaeocyanus crassifolius, Maltese Rock-centaury.


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