Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zygophyllaceae

Genus:

Tribulus

Species:

Tribulus excrucians

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (mechanical or acid) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in warm conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash