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Sharm, Gassah (Arabic name)

Otostegia fruticosa

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Otostegia fruticosa - Overview

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Horehound/Ballota

Ballota sp.

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Bernadette S
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Shrubby Otostegia

Otostegia fruticosa
Ori Fragman-Sapir
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Comments (5)
Bernadette S
Yes, thanks to Ori - always appreciate your knowledge and help!
Dr.Abdulhadi Aloufi
I am sorry , i am confused about this plant! Is it Otostegia fruticosa or Ballota sp. I found tow species of genus Ballota ..take a look here http://plantdiversityofsaudiarabia.info/Biodiversity-Saudi-Arabia/Flora/Checklist/Cheklist.htm
Dr.Abdulhadi Aloufi
Thank you Bernadette S for your helping. But Ballota does not grow in Saudi, i did not find it in the Check list of plant of Saudi..
Bernadette S
Looks similar to Ballota undulata but not sure if that species grows in Saudi.

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PublishedFebruary 26, 2016

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