Gomphocarpus sinaicus Boiss.

Gomphocarpus sinaicus is a poisonous perennial, common in S Jordan. It is spreading esepcially in over grazed areas.

Gomphocarpus sinaicus is a poisonous perennial, common in S Jordan. It is spreading esepcially in over grazed areas.

A common perennial of the deserts of Jordan, Israel and Egypt. Being poisonous, it is especially abundant in grazed areas.

A common perennial of the deserts of Jordan, Israel and Egypt. Being poisonous, it is especially abundant in grazed areas.

This is a poisonous desert perennial plant. In Petra it is common since the horses, donkeys and goats do not eat it. the bristly, iflated fruit is full with hairy seeds. The flowers are green.