Atractylis carduus

Atractylis carduus

Atractylis carduus is a perennial thorn that grows mainly in the desert, but also on sandy beaches. it blooms throughout spring and summer.
Atractylis carduus  Atractylis carduus,Geotagged,Israel,Spring

Distribution

Sahara through the Arabian desert

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusAtractylis
SpeciesAtractylis carduus
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