Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Drosanthemum hispidum
Common name:
vygies, dewflowers, T'nouroevygie
Family:
Aizoaceae (Vygie)
Synonym:
Drosanthemum hispidum var. platypetalum
Distribution:
South Africa
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
National red list:
Least Concern
Comments:
Drosanthemum hispidum is a hardy, evergreen, small succulent with small, elongated, fleshy, beautiful, glittery leaves. The glittering is caused by tiny cells that store water which reflects sunlight, helping to keep the plant cool.
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Locations
1:
Nursery areas
• Accession: 2014-610 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
2:
Upper garden, rockeries
(Ur)
• Accession: 2018-293/1 • Provenance: Wild
Area
Individual