''Cerinthe major'', called honeywort along with other members of its genus, is an annual species of flowering plant in the genus '' Cerinthe'', native to the Mediterranean region (southern Europe, western Asia and northern Africa), and introduced to New Zealand. Gardeners have a choice along a spectrum of cultivars ranging from ''Cerinthe major'' subsp. ''major'', with sea-green bracts and yellow flowers, to ''Cerinthe major'' subsp. ''purpurascens'' with blue bracts and purple flowers.

Subspecies

The following subspecies are currently accepted: *''Cerinthe major'' subsp. ''major'' *''Cerinthe major'' subsp. ''oranensis'' (Batt.) Selvi & L.Cecchi *''Cerinthe major'' subsp. ''purpurascens'' (Boiss.) Selvi & L.Cecchi

Flowering

In Europe, it flowers between May and August. Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'. Retrieved 19 June 2021

References

Boraginoideae Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Plants described in 1753 Flora of North Africa Flora of Southeastern Europe Flora of Southwestern Europe Flora of Western Asia {{Boraginoideae-stub