Lycium europaeum

Lycium europaeum

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Corse | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | France | Greece | Italy | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Morocco | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Portugal | Sardegna | Sicilia | Sinai | Spain | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Solanaceae
Genus:
Lycium
Species:
Lycium europaeum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
purple, white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; sow in spring.

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