Drosanthemum praecultum (N.E.Br.) Schwantes

Species

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Characteristics

Petals pink, magenta or white, staminodes never black. Leaves triangular in cross section or flat. Like D. macrocalyx but fruits smaller and less papillate, tops of capsules lower, with covering membranes broad, and false septa hardly developed.
Life form perennial
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Distribution

Drosanthemum praecultum world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000656964
COL ID 37QLL
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum praecultum Drosanthemum montaguense Drosanthemum praecultum