Description: Perennial turfy- compact appearance. It has a well-developed root system. Stem lying on the ground, “elastic” and protected by a thick cork on the outside. The stems that bear the flowers are four-edged. The leaf is prickly, firm, with a visible vein. The flowers are white with present prickly bracts. They are grouped into “square” inflorescences.

Flowering time: June-August

Habitat: Steep limestone screes

Interesting fact: inflorescences in matrices are attractive. The primorski mekinjak contains various flavonoids and saponins.