Κλασέα η κερινθόφυλλη
Etymology of Klasea cerinthifolia: The name of the genus "Klasea" is a tribute to Lars Magnus Klase (1722-1766), a Swedish physician. The species exhibits an interesting trimorphic leaf morphology, with the upper cauline leaves or bracts resembling the appearance of Cerinthe in the Boraginaceae. "Cerinhifolia" means "Cerinthe-like leaves". "Cerineus" in Latin and "κέρινος" [kerinos] in Ancient Greek mean "made of wax" and "folius" means "leaf".
Klasea cerinthifolia is a Cyprus indigenous but not endemic plant, the only one of the genus found on the island.
Klasea cerinthifolia is a plant primarily growing in western and northern Cyprus, up to an altitude of 1225 metres. It is neither a common nor a rare plant to encounter. Its flowering period in Cyprus is during the summer months, proving that it is drought tolerant.
It primarily grows on roadsides, hillsides, and on calcareous or igneous areas. It is a plant that may reach up to 50 cm tall.
