| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Caltrop |
Tribulus terrestris |
Zygophyllaceae |
None known
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frost.
We have very little information on this species and are not sure how successful it will be in Britain. There are conflicting reports on its hardiness – according to one report it is native to N. France which should make it hardy in Britain[50] whilst another report says that it is only hardy in zone 10 which means that it is not frost tolerant[200]. We would suggest treating it as a frost tender annual and then experimenting with its hardiness. It is likely to require a well-drained dry to moist soil and is also likely to be tolerant of maritime exposure.
The plant is very fast growing from seed[50].
A good bee plant[156].
Europe – N. France and eastwards to E. Asia.
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