Origin and characteristics of Asteriscus maritimus

This is a plant about 2-25 cm tall

Nature offers us an extremely extensive range full of all kinds of plants and animals and it is that from its beginning and apart every day that passes, new plants and flowers appear, something that the truth makes us happy.

From this that every day more species are discovered in environments never visited before for various reasons and thanks to several studies carried out, we have allowed learn more about the behavior of many organisms, managing to understand the reason for its characteristics. Likewise, We have been able to avail ourselves of the benefits that many of the plants and even some animals can offer us, thus transforming human life for a better well-being.

Characteristics of the Asteriscus maritimus plant

We can talk about plants for long hours and even days, since the great variety of species that exist today is endless, since each one can be present in different countries, being some more famous than another, some unknown and others very unknown, but in today's article we will talk about the Asteriscus Maritimus or Maritime pallenis, which is its scientific name, a plant that is somewhat peculiar, but at the same time very interesting.

Characteristics of the Asteriscus maritimus plant

This is a plant about 2-25 cm tall. His appearance is erect, in addition, its texture is downy and rough.

Its leaves are small and are pointed, they are also green and through this type of appearance, they tend to look fleshy. Its fruits are flattenedIts flowers are daisy-like and are usually arranged one by one.

The color of these can vary between yellow and golden lemon.

Heat-resistant

As we mentioned well, this plant does not seem to be limited if it is drought and high temperatures, so in this way, can be adapted to other kinds of environments. In wild areas, they can be seen in sandy or rocky areas without much problem.

Coexistence

When it lives in Mediterranean coastal areas, this plant tends to coexist with other species that allow its growth to be fed back. These plants can be  Chamaerops humilis and Rosmarinus Officinalis.

Doesn't need a lot of hydration

At least not manually and is that one of the reasons why this plant is usually located in Mediterranean areas, is because manages to use the humidity in the airTherefore, it is considered a self-sustaining plant.

Versatility

As in the Mediterranean areas, this plant can develop in different places, as long as the minimum conditions are guaranteed, thus allowing a full and healthy growth.

Origin of the Asteriscus maritimus plant

Origin of the Asteriscus maritimus plant

This plant is characterized by being from the coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea and it usually blooms during all the months of the year.

In Spain usually blooms mostly during the months of April and July. This will also depend on the climatic conditions of this period, which can vary significantly.

Its growth can be extended, so it is important to keep this in mind at the time of planting, since its extensions can take up a large part of the land that surrounds them. So that, its growth has proven to be versatileIn other words, it can withstand some climates that can be hostile to plants. In this way, high temperatures are not usually limiting for this plant, therefore, they can withstand drought for a long time, which is why they tend to grow in warm places, close to the sea and exposed to the sun.

It is a plant widely used in gardening, more than for its appearance, because of how easy it is to maintain.

It does not present many variations, it is a relatively simple plant, simple to breed and develop. To sow your seeds, it is important to make sure that the soil is moist enough so that it can grow without any problem, being able to plant 5 to 7 seeds.


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