Anacampseros albissima
Anacampseros albissima Marloth
Anacampseros albissima is a succulent plant species in the Anacampserotaceae family. It is native to the Karoo desert in South Africa and is known in Afrikaans as 'skilpadkos', which translates to 'tortoise food'.
Description
Anacampseros albissima, described by Marloth in 1912, is a member of the Anacampserotaceae family. This species is indigenous to the Karoo desert region of South Africa. The plant is commonly referred to in Afrikaans as 'skilpadkos', a name derived from its historical use as food for tortoises.
Synonyms
Anacampseros avasmontanaAnacampseros neglectaAnacampseros schmidtiiAvonia albissimaAnacampseros avasmontana var. caespitosaAnacampseros avasmontanaAvonia quinaria subsp. schmidtii
