Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Caroxylon

Species:

Caroxylon acanthocladum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

80 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, desert herbivores

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions with adequate moisture, though plants are extremely drought-tolerant once established.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI