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Sinai Gomphocarpus

Gomphocarpus sinaicus

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29.5835, 35.4165

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

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Ori! yet another first spotting of a species on Project Noah! Congratulations.
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PublishedMay 27, 2016

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