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Thursday, 10 September 2015

Rhamnus myrtifolius


Rhamnus myrtifolius

Carrasquilla

This small rock hugging shrub is native to France, Spain and NW Africa. It has adapted to extreme drought and thrives in limestone rocks and can reach a height of 30cms, but normally it is only about 10cms tall. It has a spread of 1 to 2 metres. It flowers from February to April, and the red berries appear in the summer.



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