Ochradenus baccatus
Ochradenus baccatus Delile
Ochradenus baccatus is a perennial shrub in the Resedaceae family, native to arid and semi-arid regions of the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of South Asia. It is distinguished by its leafless green branches, yellow flowers, and white berries. The species is commonly found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and desert depressions.
Description
Ochradenus baccatus, described by Delile in 1813, is a member of the Resedaceae family. It is distributed across several countries, including Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, India, Iran, Kuwait, Libya, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. This shrub thrives in arid and semi-arid environments, often in disturbed areas and desert depressions. Its leafless green branches and the presence of yellow flowers followed by white berries are notable features.
Distribution
Chad · Djibouti · Egypt · Eritrea · Ethiopia · Gulf States · India · Iran · Kuwait · Libya · Oman · Pakistan · Palestine · Saudi Arabia · Sinai · Somalia · Sudan · Yemen
Synonyms
Ochradenus rostratusReseda spartioidesAsparagus deltaeOchradenus baccatus var. rigidusOchradenus baccatus var. scandens