Bosea yervamora facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bosea yervamora
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Amaranthaceae
Genus:	Bosea
Species:	B. yervamora
Binomial name
Bosea yervamora L.
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The Bosea yervamora is a special kind of plant called a shrub. It grows naturally on the Canary Islands. This shrub can grow quite tall, up to 3 meters (about 10 feet) high! It has thin, greenish branches.

Its leaves are about 7 centimeters (almost 3 inches) long. They are shaped like an egg or a spear and grow one after another along the stem. The leaves don't have any hair on them. The flowers are small and green. They grow in clusters at the end of branches or where leaves meet the stem. When the plant makes fruit, they look like tiny peas. They start out greenish-black and turn pink when they are ready to eat.

Where Does Bosea Yervamora Grow?

The Bosea yervamora plant grows in several of the Canary Islands.

Growing in Tenerife

On the island of Tenerife, you can often find it along the northern coast. Some specific places include Barranco Honda Santa Ursula, La Rambla, and Los Silos.

Found in Gran Canaria

In Gran Canaria, this shrub grows in the northern part of the island. You might see it in areas like Tafira, Moya, Agaete, and Bandama.

Locations in La Palma

On La Palma, the Bosea yervamora is found along the west coast. It grows in places such as Tazacorte and Santa Cruz.

Spotted in La Gomera

Finally, in La Gomera, you can find it in Barranco dela Villa and Agulo. It also grows in Vallehermoso, often on dry hillsides in the lower areas.

Gallery

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  The shape of the shrub

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  Flowers

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  Close up of flowers

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  Fruits

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  Seeds

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  Bark

See also

In Spanish: Bosea yervamora para niños