Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Duimpiesnuifvygie, Pappegaaibekvygie, Vinger-en-duim-vygie

Family: Aizoaceae (Vygie)

Distribution: Van Wyksdorp in the Western Cape

Habitat: Western Little Karoo, shale slopes

National red list: Vulnerable

Life form: Succulent plant

Comments: G. dispar is a very water-wise species able to go months without water and only releasing seeds after rain. Its leaves are velvety as they have minute hairs covering them, aiding in reflecting sunlight. This species is restricted to a small area of the Little Karoo and is facing habitat loss to vineyards.