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Gypsophila

baby's breath

Other common names
chalk plant
cloud plant
see morefairy's breath
gauze flower
Synonyms
Vaccaria
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Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
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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