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Malephora crocea is a perennial succulent flowering plant in the Aizoaceae family. It is native to Southern Africa and is grown in various regions, including parts of the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, and the southwestern United States. The species is commonly used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control due to its drought tolerance. In Southern California and Baja California, it was introduced in the late 1800s for highway landscaping and railroad track reinforcement. Its adaptation to arid conditions and ability to reseed have led to its establishment in these areas, where it can re-grow from undisturbed rootstock in the spring.