Tribulus terrestris

Puncture Vine, Goat's-Head, Devil's Thorn, Devil's Weed

Message of the Flower

First Mental Awakening in Matter

The Mother’s Comment

It has preceded and prepared man's future upon earth.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

A resplendent sun rises above the horizon. It is your Lord that comes to you.

The whole world awakes and stretches in delight at the contact of His glory.

As the earth that heaves and opens, as the tree that grows, as the flower that blossoms, as the bird that sings, as the man that loves, let His light permeate you and radiate in an ever-increasing and widening happiness, a happiness steadily moving onward as the stars move in heaven.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - III: Soar High

In Matter shall be lit the spirit’s glow,
In body and body kindled the sacred birth; Night shall awake to the anthem of the stars, The days become a happy pilgrim march, Our will a force of the Eternal’s power, And thought the rays of a spiritual sun.

Sri Aurobindo, Savitri - I: The Secret Knowledge

The Spirit shall look out through Matter’s gaze And Matter shall reveal the Spirit’s face.

Sri Aurobindo, Savitri - II: The Eternal Day: The Soul's Choice and the Supreme Consummation

Colour

Yellow

Family

Zygophyllaceae

Cultivars

Not known for cultivars.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus.

Flower Size

Small, typically around 1 cm in diameter.

Flower Texture

Delicate

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

No significant fragrance

Leaf Texture

Leaves are small and pinnately compound, with a somewhat rough texture.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

low-growing, sprawling herbaceous plant

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

Summer and fall

Climate

Adaptable to various climates, commonly found in warmer regions.

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; requires minimal water.

Soil Type

Adaptable to various soil types, including poor and sandy soils.

Temperature Ranges

Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally not prone to major pests or diseases.

Pollinators

Attracted to various insects, including bees.

Habitat

Common in dry regions, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Role in the Ecosystem

Can be invasive; seeds provide food for birds.

Ornamental

Rarely used for ornamental purposes.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mostly medicinal.

Endangered Status

Not endangered; often considered a weed.

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