Chiliadenus iphionoides

Chiliadenus iphionoides

An evergreen sub-shrub that grows in rocky terrain. The leaves and stems have a strong smell, and they are used to make tea.
Chiliadenus iphionoides Chiliadenus iphionoides,Fall,Geotagged,Israel

Distribution

Eastern Mediterranean
Chiliadenus iphionoides S Israel, Negev Highlands,Nahal Lotz Chiliadenus iphionoides,Fall,Geotagged,Israel

Status

Least Concern
Chiliadenus iphionoides Chiliadenus iphionoides,Fall,Geotagged,Israel

Habitat

rocks, cliffs, rocky terrain
Chiliadenus iphionoides the leaves have very aromatic scent Chiliadenus iphionoides,Fall,Geotagged,Israel

Defense

strong smell and taste to deflect herbivores

References:

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http://flora.org.il/en/plants/chiiph/
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusChiliadenus
SpeciesChiliadenus iphionoides
Photographed in
Israel