At the end of spring, after most plants are dry, Phlomis brachyodon is blooming. It looks like flames in the dry fields, hence its latin name and Hebrew name (shalhavit). This is a narrow endemic species growing in Israel and Jordan along the transition zone bet. the Mediterranean and desert regions. The whole plant is covered by felted wool which helps decresing water loss in its arid habitat.
This shrubles is felted all over. The yellow flowers are in contrast to its silvery parts and to the dry habitat. It is an endemic species of Israel and Jordan.
A common shrublet that is found on the Mediterranean and desert borders. The plant is endemic to Israel and Jordan. It blooms in early summer after most flowers are gone.
