This is a shrub of up to 100 cm. tall, that can be found in calcareous zones of S. Europa, from S. Spain to S. Italy, and N. Africa. Stems are erect and branched. Leaves are linear, dark green above and white tomentose below, with revolute margins. Flowers (2-3 cm. in diameter) have white petals and are grouped in terminal umbel-like cymes. Peduncles, pedicels and sepals (3) have long white hairs.
Flowering occurs from March to June.
The photos were taken in Mount Calamorro (Benalmádena, Málaga) in April 30, 2016.
A Bit of Botany and Nature 