Xeranthemum

Xeranthemum cylindraceum is a rare annul in Israel, it blooms only now after all other annuals are long dry.

Xeranthemum cylindraceum is an east Mediterranean annual, blooming in the end of spring. Here u can see its seedling with two first green leaves (cotyledons) and two mature silvery leaves. Locally the plant is endangered.

Xeranthemum squarrosum is a lovely annual blooming in early summer.

Xeranthemum cylindraceum is a beautiful delicate annual. In Israel it is extremely rare and endangered. This picture is misleading because the plant has small flowering heads and very long slender stems.