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Maltese Hyoseris

Hyoseris frutescens

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Description:

A small shrub belonging to the daisy family. It grows up to 30cm in height with robust, woody, densely branched habit. It has fleshy, lobed evergreen leaves and a strong branched root-stock. It is endemic to the Maltese islands.

Habitat:

Found on cliff plateau, rubble walls and close to the sea.

Notes:

Maltese name: Zigland t'Ghawdex

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Flora of the Maltese Islands

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PublishedMay 18, 2013

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