Berberis cretica

Berberis cretica is a common spiny shrub of the arid east Mediterranean mountains, especially common in overgrazed areas. It reaches its southern border in Mt Hermon, where this picture was taken.

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Ferdy Christant

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Wikipedia redirects "Berberis cretica" to "Berberis libanotica", suggesting they are the same. The text however suggests that some botanists believe they are separate species. I wonder what your thoughts are? Posted 6 years ago

Ori Fragman Sapir

Lion

I think they r just the same :) Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Ori :)
  
  By the way, small JungleDragon tip that may not be obvious: when you respond to somebody, please try to use the "reply" link of the comment. This ensures that the other person gets a notification. When you respond below a person, the user does not get a notification and may never see your answer. Hope this helps :) Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ori Fragman Sapir
    
    Lion
    
    Got it Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      That was a good test :) Posted 6 years ago