Francoa sonchifolia
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Francoa sonchifolia, the wedding flower[1] or bridalwreath (bridal wreath), is a plant species in the family Francoaceae, that is endemic to Chile.[2] An evergreen perennial with wavy edged basal leaves (sinuate), it produces erect unbranched racemes of pale pink flowers, veined or blotched with dark pink.[1]
The Latin specific epithet sonchifolia means "with leaves like Sonchus (sowthistle)".[3]
In cultivation it is hardy in mild places that do not suffer prolonged frozen ground (RHS H4).[4]
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Honey bee on F. sonchifolia
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