One of the signs depicting the flora and fauna of the sergeants grove
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Rare plants 1 There are about 30 rare plant species in the forest, 20 of which are endangered in Israel and are defined as "red species". Most of them are plants that characterize sandy habitats in the coastal plain (stabilized sand, hamra and kurkar). These habitats have been severely damaged in recent decades due to various types of development and therefore their distribution is currently very limited.
Spanish lavender Lavandula stoechas
Life form: Evergreen
Flowering date: February-May
A fragrant plant close to the jagged lavender common in gardens. The origin of its name is flag-like leaves located at the top of the inflorescence.
Italian alfalfa Medicago italica
Life form: Annual
Flowering date: February-April
In Israel, it grows in sandy and hamra soils in the coastal plain, which have been severely damaged due to agriculture and development.
Feathered Ornithopus Ornithopus pinnatus
Life form: Annual
Flowering date: February-May
From the Faboideae family. The origin of the name is leaves that are feathered in its fruits that resemble raptor claws, growing in sandy soils.
Spiny medick Medicago murex
Life form: Annual
Flowering date: March-May
A plant of sandy soils, especially in the coastal plain, whose distribution has been reduced due to development in sandy habitats.
Tel-Aviv Cotton-thistle Onopordum carduiforme
Life form: Perennial herbaceous
Flowering date: February-April
From the Asteraceae family, it grows mainly on sandy and hamra soils, and its geographical distribution is limited.
Field woundwort Stachys arvensis
Life form: Annual
Flowering date: February-April
From the Lamiaceae family, very rare in Israel and exclusive to Hamra soil in the Sharon. Found at only six sites.
Silene Silene papillosa
Life form: Annual
Flowering date: March-April
A very rare plant in Israel, growing in sandy and hamra soils in the Sharon, and its geographical distribution is limited.
Smooth cats ear Hypochoeris glabra
Life form: Annual
Flowering date: March-May
From the Asteraceae family, it grows in sandy and aggravated soils in areas exposed to accelerated development.
Endangered species
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