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Tetraena fontanesii
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Scientific classification
Genus:
Tetraena
Species:
fontanesii
Synonyms
  • Zygophyllum fontanesii

Tetraena fontanesii, synonym Zygophyllum fontanesii, is a species of plant of the family Zygophyllaceae. It is found in Macaronesia and northwest Africa.

Description

This halophile and xerophile plant can grow up to 50 cm. It has sub-cylindrical or curved leaves and flowers ranging from white to yellow. Its fruit measures 5–7 mm.

Distribution

The plant occurs in the Canary Islands, Cape Verde and northwest Africa (Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania and Senegal).

See also

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