Pallenis spinosa

Pallenis spinosa, commonly known as spiny starwort, is an annual herbaceous plant in the daisy family characterized by its yellow flowers and spiny involucral bracts. It typically grows up to 60 centimeters tall and produces solitary inflorescences with both ray and disc florets.

This species is native to Southern Europe, North Africa, the Canary Islands, and the Middle East. It thrives in very dry environments, including deserts, coastal habitats, and sunny roadsides at elevations up to 1,400 meters.