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Taxon
Atraphaxis spinosa
Common name:
Spiny Atraphaxis, גפוף קוצני, גפוף קוצני
Family:
Polygonaceae (Dock)
Distribution:
Irano - Turanian, S.W. Asia
Life form:
Shrub
Propagation:
Very difficult germination
Description:
SE Europe to W Asia (inc. Mt Hermon in Israel). Grassy plains in mt semi- desert areas. A source of yellowish white manna like substance eaten as a food or used in making sweetmeats.
Locations
1:
• Accession: 0000-0063
Area
Individual