Lesser Honeywort (Cerinthe minor) – Benefits, Care & Growing Guide

Lesser HoneywortCerinthe minor

Also known as Pidosnic · Small Honeywort · Waxflower

Cerinthe minor is an annual or biennial herb from Europe, growing 30-60 cm tall. It has glaucous foliage and small, nodding, tubular yellow flowers that attract bees.

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Lesser Honeywort Names & Synonyms

Common names and botanical synonyms

Common Names

Lesser Honeywort
Pidosnic
Small Honeywort
Waxflower

Lesser Honeywort Taxonomy

Botanical classification

Taxonomic classification of Lesser Honeywort
Rank	Name
kingdom	Plantae
division	Tracheophyta
class	Magnoliopsida
order	Boraginales
family	Boraginaceae
genus	Cerinthe
species	Cerinthe minor