Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Caroxylon

Species:

Caroxylon algeriense

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, desert fauna

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions with minimal moisture. May benefit from brief soaking to remove salt coating.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI