Taxon

Gibbaeum heathii

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Common name: Bababoutjies, Hondebalvygie, Volstruiswater, Baby bums, Marble gibbaeum
Family: Aizoaceae (Vygie)
Distribution: Western Cape, Swellendam, Montagu and Ladismith.
Habitat: quartz outcrops
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: These plants grow in clumps and produce pink or white flowers in spring. Old leaf remains persist around the bases of new leaves.
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Locations

  • 1: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2015-319/1 • Provenance: Horticultural
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