Osyris alba
Rouvet blanc
Osyris
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 3-4 mm |
| Flowering months | April, May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | 50-175 cm |
Description
This is a parasitic plant, tapping into the roots of surrounding plants to survive, often forming thickets. Most noticeable in summer when it bears red berries, which turn black in autumn.
Flowers
Sweetly scented, yellow flowers with 3 petals, male and female on separate plants.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass. Narrow. leathery, alternate on the stem, 15-35 mm.
Fruits Seeds
Drupe: the outer fleshy parts surround a shell with a seed inside, 5-7 mm.
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