Scorpiurus muricatus, also known as “caterpillar plant”, or “prickly scorpion’s tail” is a European and Syrian legume. The plant even features small flowers and leaves dissimilar to most legumes. As a result, this plant offers unique interest to gardens.
Scorpiurus muricatus L. also known as Prickly Caterpillar near Cala Ses Salinas, Mallorca. Image by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Scorpiurus_muricatus_(habitus).jpg
Scorpiurus Muricatus Specifications
- Primarily used as ground cover instead of being a plant feature
- Prickly pods added to food for presentation, however, are rarely eaten
- Annual plant
- Grows to be half a meter, or just over one foot
- Ideal for sandy, loamy and also clay soils
- As a result, needs well-drained soil
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