Echinospartum horridum (M.Vahl) Rothm.

Family: Fabaceae

Description: Deeply hummock-forming, eventually flat-topped, 30-40cm high and rather wider, spiny

Habitat: Crestas venteadas, espolones rocosos y laderas erosionadas, sobre sustrato calizo, 600-2200 m

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Form of cushion C_F Intermediate beetween C & F types
Compactness 0 Hollow, with canopy gaps
Variability 0_1 Intermediate
Root system NA NA
Woodiness 2 Woody dwarf shrub
Thorniness 1 Yes
Succulence 0 No
Flowers 0 Flowers sessil

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