Shrubby Russian Thistle
Caroxylon vermiculatum
- Native to:
- Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Djibouti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Sudan-South Sudan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Caroxylon
- Species:
- Caroxylon vermiculatum
- USDA Symbol:
- SAVE6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, desert birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Best germination occurs in warm temperatures with good light.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI