Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Caroxylon

Species:

Caroxylon melananthum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, desert birds

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 pretreatment; adapted to seasonal rainfall patterns.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI