Golden Samphire

Inula crithmoides

Family Asteraceae

Maltese name Xorbett

Shrub with narrow, fleshy leaves. Bright yellow flower with six petals. Flowers in summer and autumn.

Grows by the sea. Common.

 

 

 

 

Bottom picture shows the typical low bushy shape of the Golden Samphire

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Golden samphire in flower

Golden Samphire in flower

Golden samphire-bush