Taxon

Astroloba spirella

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Common name: Astroloba
Family: Asphodelaceae
Distribution: Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Little Karoo
Habitat: Karroid flats and lower slopes
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: This species is easily confused with its close relative, the rare Astroloba herrei. Both plants have inflated, puffed up flowers (perianths). However the flowers of Astroloba spiralis are wrinkled (transversely rugose), and not smooth like those of herrei.
Links: iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • Wikipedia

Locations

  • 1: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2016-145/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
  • 2: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2019-551/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
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