Acantholimon trojanum, also known as prickly thrift, is a species of perennial plant. It is native to Turkey and can survive in hardiness zones 5a to 9b.[citation needed] The species typically reaches a height of around 1.2 meters (4 ft).[citation needed] Acantholimon trojanum grows in rocky soil and has a foliage colour of green and blue with flowers being pink, and blooms in the summer. The leaves are food items for deer and rabbit species.[1]
Acantholimon trojanum | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Plumbaginaceae |
Genus: | Acantholimon |
Species: | A. trojanum
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Binomial name | |
Acantholimon trojanum F.W.Mey.
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References
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