Zygophyllum qatarense (Bean Caper (Arabic: Haram, (Harm) Rotreet, Balbal, Theromet))


Botanical Information

FamilyZygophyllaceae
GenusZygophyllum
Speciesqatarense
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginCommon along the Arabian Gulf Coast.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height60-80 cm
Spread1-1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, December

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicSucculent in nature with the plant forming a loosely mounding shrub-like perennial.
ShapeMounding to loosely sprawling.
HabitatA salt tolerant species that can be found on low dunes, offshore islands and sandy plains.
Leaf DescriptionThe succulent, opposite leaves are 3-8 mm long on a petiole of equal length. The glossy leaves are almost cylindrical to spherical in shape and are green but sometimes yellow.
Flower DescriptionThe 5 mm flowers are solitary, white in colour, with five petals enclosed by green-brown succulent sepals. The stamens protrude on short stalks from the leaf nodes.

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