The Canary Islands large white (Pieris cheiranthi) is a species of butterfly in the family Pieridae.
The Canary white is widespread[dubious – discuss] on La Palma, in Tenerife it is limited to the northern coastal areas.
The Canary White inhabits wet and moist shady gorges in laurel forests .
Among the food plants of the caterpillars are include Canary silverwort (Lobularia canariensis) and nasturtium ( Tropaeolum majus ).
Crambe strigosa, endemic to the Canary Islands, seems to be the only natural food plant.