Atractylis carduus

Atractylis carduus

Native to:
Algeria | Egypt | Gulf States | Iraq | Kuwait | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Morocco | Pakistan | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Sinai | Tunisia | Türkiye | Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Atractylis
Species:
Atractylis carduus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash