Scorpiurus muricatus
Chenillette sillonnée
Prickly Scorpion’s-tail
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 5-10 mm |
| Flowering months | February, March, April, May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate |
| Height | 30-50 cm |
Description
The English name, ‘Prickly Scorpion’s-tail’, refers to the fruit, which is long, coiled, twisted and ribbed.
The ribs are covered in short spines or warts.
Flowers
Flowers are in clusters of 2-5, yellow, often stained with red or purple.
Leaves
Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Long, broadest above the middle, pointed, often with 3 parallel veins.
Fruits Seeds
Pod: resembles a scorpion’s tail, 30-50 mm.
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