Capparis spinosa subsp. aegyptia
Capparis spinosa subsp. aegyptia
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Algeria | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | Greece | Gulf States | Iran | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Morocco | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Sinai | Tunisia | Türkiye | Yemen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Capparaceae
- Genus:
- Capparis
- Species:
- Capparis spinosa subsp. aegyptia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, purple
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C). Fresh seeds show better germination rates than stored seeds.
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