Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Euphorbia
caput-medusae
Common name:
Noordmannetjie, Noordpol, Noordpool, Vingerpol, Hondebossie, Medusa's head
Family:
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge)
Synonym:
Euphorbia
marlothiana
Distribution:
South Africa (NC, WC), Oranjemund to the Cape Peninsula and Mossel Bay.
Habitat:
Sandy flats and stony slopes
National red list:
Least Concern
Life form:
Succulent plant
Comments:
They sometimes exceed 1 metre in diameter, partly buried in the ground, covered with numerous crowded branches.
Links:
iSpot
•
Red List of South African Plants
•
Wikipedia
Locations
1:
Arid House 1, outside beds
(Arid House 1 - out)
• Accession: 2014-300/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
2:
Arid House 1
• Accession: 2019-314/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
Area
Individual