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Acantholimon trojanum

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Acantholimon trojanum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Genus: Acantholimon
Species:
A. trojanum
Binomial name
Acantholimon trojanum
F.W.Mey.

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]

References

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  1. ^ "Acantholimon trojanum 07 | Prickly Thrift | plant lust". plantlust.com. Retrieved 2021-12-15.