attenuated monsonia

Monsonia attenuata is a member of the Geraniaceae family, commonly known as the geranium family. It is found in the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, and Swaziland. The species was formally described in 1860 by Harv. & Sond. As part of the genus Monsonia, it shares characteristics typical of the family, such as five-petaled flowers and a herbaceous growth form. The species name 'attenuata' refers to its slender or tapering morphology.