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Phlomis aurea is a shrublet of the S Sinai Highlands (Egypt). It has typical yellow felt that covers its leaves and stems.
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Phlomis aurea 1Location: St. Katherine 2002
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Phlomis aurea 2Location: St. Katherine 2002
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At the end of spring, after most plants are dry, Phlomis brachyodon is blooming. It looks like flames in the dry fields, hence its latin name and Hebrew name (shalhavit). This is a narrow endemic species growing in Israel and Jordan along the transition zone bet. the Mediterranean and desert regions. The whole plant is covered by felted wool which helps decresing water loss in its arid habitat.
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Phlomis aurea 3Location: St. Katherine 2002
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This shrubles is felted all over. The yellow flowers are in contrast to its silvery parts and to the dry habitat. It is an endemic species of Israel and Jordan.
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A common shrublet that is found on the Mediterranean and desert borders. The plant is endemic to Israel and Jordan. It blooms in early summer after most flowers are gone.
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A nice felted plant that blooms in June-July in the heights of Mt Hermon.
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Phlomis italica is a West Mediterranean species. It is covered by felt that reduce water loss.
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Phlomis lanata is a shrublet from Crete. It is compact and small compared with the other Phlomis species.
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Phlomis is a large genus of shrublets. It is woody in the lower part and herbaceous on the upper part.
