Saphesia flaccida (Jacq.) N.E.Br.

Species

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Characteristics

Deciduous, woody perennial to 1.5 m, with long black caudex and long branches. Leaves alternate, sessile, flat, flaccid, 50 x 8 mm. Flowers terminal on long pedicels, yellow and white, to 40 mm diam. Fruits 5-7-locular, xerochastic.
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Distribution

Saphesia flaccida world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0001294210
COL ID 8S8N8
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum flaccidum Saphesia flaccida