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Achillea Biebersteinii

An erect leafy herb 35 cm tall branching from the base and with feathery grey-green leaves; Almost flat heads 9cm wide of tiny deep yellow flowers; very aromatic. Usually growing in colonies.

The Plant

Location: Ragbah, 160 km NW of Riyadh
Time: Late afternoon, April

   
   

Calotropis procera

A densely leafy bushy shrub 3 m high, which oozes a copious milky sap when cut. It has pale greenish flowers 1 cm wide, the corolla lobes tripped with pale purple, in large heads; faint sweet scent; very large, almost spherical warty-skinned fruits. A widespread plant especially in the lowlands.

The Plant

Location: Al Hair, 30 km south of Riyadh
Time: Noon, November

   
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