Taxon

Gasteria excelsa

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Common name: Ruigte-beestong, Thicket ox-tongue
Family: Asphodelaceae
Distribution: Eastern Cape
National red list: Least Concern
Comments: The succulent leaves enable the plant to cope with dry conditions. The mottled leaves blend in with the natural surroundings, camouflaging and protecting them. During stress the leaves become reddish, due to a pigment which protects the plant during drought.
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