Apatesia helianthoides (Aiton) N.E.Br.

Species

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Characteristics

Annual to 15 cm. Leaves flat, slightly succulent, margins with idioblasts. Flowers yellow. Fruits flat at base, 5-angular, conical above, valve wings lacking. Seeds smooth, light brown.
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Growth form herb
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Distribution

Apatesia helianthoides world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000539804
COL ID F8Q4
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Synonyms

Apatesia helianthoides Mesembryanthemum helianthoides Mesembryanthemum helianthoides var. glabrum Mesembryanthemum helianthoides var. glaucum