Latin name: Emex spinosa (L.) Campderá Pronunciation: EM-ex spin-OH-sa Common name: Devil's thorn Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat) Habitat: Weed in orchards, disturbed places, to 1500', South Coast, native to Mediterranean Blooming period: July to November Name derivations: 1) Emex 2) spinosa |
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