Holosteum [SEP] parent taxon
Holosteum
Holosteum is a genus of plants in the Pink family (Caryophyllaceae) with 3 or 4 species native from southern Europe through central and south western Asia and in Africa. They are herbs with an annual life span, some growing as winter annuals. They have slender roots and thin stems that are upright or ascending. The genus name was given by Linnaeus, and named because of the sprawling nature of the plants: Greek holos, meaning whole or all, and osteon, meaning bone, because of the frailty of
Plantago holosteum
Plantago holosteum is an annual plant of the family Plantaginaceae and the genus "Plantago".
Description.
"Plantago holosteum" grows to in height. Flowering period extends from May to June.
Distribution and habitat.
This species can be found in South-eastern Europe, especially in the Carpathian Mountains. It prefers dry grasslands, arid and sunny grassy areas on carbonate substrates, at an elevation of above sea level.