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Convolvulus spinosus Burm.f.  
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FamilyCONVOLVULACEAE
Genus speciesConvolvulus spinosus Burm.f. 
BibliographyFl. Indica: 47 (1768)
Native RangeIran to Pakistan
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Descriptionshortly grey sericeous, erinaceous, branchlets interlaced, leaves minute, elliptic, acute, flowers shortly pedicellate, calyx oblong, hirsute, sepals ovate, imbricate, obtuse
Size15-35cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, dry, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring after soaking in water
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsConvolvulus affghanus Vatke
Convolvulus genistoides Jaub. & Spach
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (AFG Afghanistan, IRN Iran)
4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (PAK Pakistan)
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