Caroxylon imbricatum
(Forssk.) Moq.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCaroxylon imbricatum, synonym Salsola imbricata, is a small species of shrub in the family Amaranthaceae. It grows in deserts and arid regions of north Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and southwestern Asia.
Description
A small, much-branched shrub in the Amaranthaceae family, growing 25-100 cm tall. It is found in warm temperate climates.
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Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan, Africa, Algeria, Asia, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Mauritania, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, Niger, North Africa, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Sahara, Sahel, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Western Sahara, Yemen,
Notes
Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Plants of the World on Line.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
