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Sinai Gomphocarpus

Gomphocarpus sinaicus

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Field Notes

Description:

A peculiar desert perennial with a poisonous white sap. The flowers are green-white. The fruit is inflated, large and bristly, it contains tufted seeds that are wind dispersed.

Habitat:

rocky desert

Reference Links:

Gomphocarpus sinaicus Boiss. | Flora of Israel Online

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Comments (1)
Ava T-B
Ori! yet another first spotting of a species on Project Noah! Congratulations.

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Flora of the Levant
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2016 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedMay 27, 2016

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