Bituminaria kyreniae

Bituminaria kyreniae

Native to:
Cyprus

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Bituminaria
Species:
Bituminaria kyreniae

Growth Characteristics

Height:
80 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds have hard seed coats; scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water treatment) improves germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash