About Cymbalaria pallida (Ten.) Wettst.
Cymbalaria pallida (Ten.) Wettst. is a perennial herb that reaches 5–15 centimeters (2.0–5.9 inches) in height. It has short, pubescent stems that grow prostrate to ascending, with opposite, fleshy, kidney-shaped leaves. Its calyx is densely hairy and has rounded lobes. The corolla is 8–10 millimeters (0.31–0.39 inches) wide, colored violet-lilac, with a white center that has yellow and purple tinges; the lower petals bear ovate lobes. The spur is cylindrical and 8–10 millimeters (0.31–0.39 inches) long. These plants flower from June to August.
This species is endemic to Italy. It occurs in major mountain areas of the country, mainly in the Abruzzo Apennines, growing at elevations between 1,500 and 2,500 meters (4,900–8,200 feet) above sea level.
