Taxon

Pelargonium carnosum

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Common name: vetplantmalva, fleshy-stalk pelargonium
Family: Geraniaceae (Geranium)
Distribution: Western Cape, Northern Cape
Habitat: flats and slopes
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Herbaceous perennial
Comments: TThis widespread species has fleshy, succulent stems with a slightly knobby appearance. It survives the dry summer months by dropping its leaves to conserve water and energy. It is very widespread, occurring in arid sandy areas from the Cape Peninsula to the Richtersveld. Its small flowers are pollinated by bees, wasps and bee flies.
Links: B-and-T World Seeds • iNaturalist.org • llifle.com Encyclopedias of living forms • Plantz Africa • Red List of South African Plants • The Pelargonium Page

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