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Gypsophila

baby's breath

Other common names
chalk plant
cloud plant
see morefairy's breath
gauze flower
Synonyms
Vaccaria
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Gypsophila

Genus description

Gypsophila can be annuals or perennials, sometimes evergreen, with narrow, greyish leaves and large sprays of small flowers

Name status

Correct

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