English: Bells-of-Ireland; Green Bells of Ireland; Bells of Ireland; Molucca balmis; Shellflower; Shell flower.
Region: Turkey, Syria, Caucasus.
Habitat: prefers full sun and regular water and are unlikely to do well in hot, humid climates.
Culture: in language of flowers it represents luck.
Use: dried flower arrangements; plants for fragrance, perfume, dye; ornamental.
BotanyAnnual herb; fast growing; 1 metre tall, 30 cm wide; self-seeding; pleasantly fragrant.
Stem: erect, branching.
Leaves: rounded; pale green.
Inflorescence: spikes.
Flowers: tiny white; surrounded by apple green calyces, persistent.