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Anastatica hierochuntica

Jericho Rose, Rose Of Jericho
Also known as: Anastatica littoralis Salisb. +1 more
  • Anastatica littoralis Salisb.
  • Myagrum hierochunticum (L.) Crantz
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Anastatica hierochuntica (commonly known as Jericho-rose or rose-of-Jericho) is an annual within the Brassicaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Canary Is., Egypt, Eritrea, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, Western Sahara, Yemen

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