Zygophyllum fabago Syrian bean caper (Zygophyllaceae)

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Zygophyllum fabago
Syrian bean caper
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The Zygophyllum fabago plant species is found in S.E. Europe. N. Africa to W. Asia - Syria to Afghanistan. It is a member of the Zygophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Syrian bean caper.

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Latin Name:  Zygophyllum fabago
Common Name:  Syrian bean caper
Family:  Zygophyllaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry places[50].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a sunny position in a dry very well-drained soil[1]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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