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Family: Capparaceae
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Capparis spinosa var. mucronifolia (Boiss.) Hedge & Lamond
| Name | Det. qual. | Type of det. | Det. based on specimen | Det. by and when | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capparis spinosa var. mucronifolia (Boiss.) Hedge & Lamond | Det. | E00443684 | Biagi, J.A. October 1988 | Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E) |
Collector/Expedition: Collenette, Iris Sheila
Collection number: 5844
Collection date: 27th April 1986
Country/Territory: Saudi Arabia:Ar Riyad
Collecting locality: Saudi Arabia:Ar Riyad:55km N of Riyadh near The Old Camel Trail, S of New Makkah Highway.
Habitat: Rocky hillside near base of ravine
Description: A low spreading thorny shrub 40cm high and 1m wide. The small leaves sometimes having a spiny mucro. White flowers 2-3 cm wide, which stay fresh and open till midday. Visited by butterflies, unlike 4495. Faint scent. Pendent narrow oval unripe fruits. Buds not as flat nor stalks as long as 5701
Miscellaneous notes: Same as 5701
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SPECIMEN/SHEET
Barcode: E00443684
Herbarium region: 2A_ARABIA (Arabian Peninsula)
Number of sheets: 1
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