Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zygophyllaceae

Genus:

Tribulus

Species:

Tribulus occidentalis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or sanding) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs over a wide temperature range.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash