Limbarda crithmoides subspecies longifolia

Λιμπάρντα η κριθμοειδής υποείδος η μακρόφυλλη

Etymology of Limbarda crithmoides subspecies longifolia: French botanist Michel Adanson (1727 – 1806), the author of this genus, has named the plant after Limbardie a place in France from where the species was first described. Ancient Greek "crithmoides" [κριθμοειδής] means "resembling the plants of the genus Crithmum", specifically Crithmum maritimum, for having similar leaves. Latin compound word "longifolia" derives from "longa" meaning "long" and "folia" meaning leaf, referring to its long leaves.

This is the only Limbarda subspecies/kind that exists in the wild Cypriot habitat.

Limbarda crithmoides subspecies longifolia is a relatively rare plant in Cyprus. It is an indigenous but non-endemic plant. It grows at zero altitudes in southern Cyprus as well as in the Morfou region, coastally, near salt lakes, or saline areas. Its flowering period is between June and October.