Acantholimon Boiss.

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1972, Flora Europaea. Volume 3. Diapensiacea to Myoporaceae, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press : 30

3. Acantholimon Boiss. 1

Spiny, cushion-forming shrubs. Leaves alternate, simple. Inflorescence of 3-bracteate, 1-flowered spikelets grouped into a simple, spike-like panicle. Calyx infundibuliform; tube slender and 10-ribbed at base; limb scarious, plicate, shortly 5-dentate, with slightly excurrent ribs. Petals connate at base. Stamens free. Styles 5; stigmas capitate. Fruit indéhiscent.