Cynanchica abchasica, commonly known as woodruff, is a deciduous species of perennial groundcover, and a flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Transcaucasus, and was first named by V.I Krecz. In 2020, it was reclassified into the newly erected genus Cynanchica.
Description Cynanchica abchasica appears as a small green moss-like plant, with small (1in) pale pink flowers, on relatively long stems, it has a compact cushion of small, green, needle-like, leaves.
Growth cycle Cynanchica abchasica flowers around May-June, and grows best in a rock garden, trough or crevice.
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