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Monsonia emarginata

Monsonia emarginata (L.f.) L'Hér.
Monsonia emarginata
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Monsonia emarginata (L.f.) L'Hér. is a species in the Geraniaceae family, native to the Cape Provinces. It was first described in 1802.

Description

Monsonia emarginata is a member of the Geraniaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the geranium or cranesbill family. This species is indigenous to the Cape Provinces in South Africa. It was published by L'Hérault in 1802, based on earlier work by L.f. The genus Monsonia includes several species of herbaceous plants, often characterized by their distinctive seed capsules. Monsonia emarginata is one of the species contributing to the biodiversity of the Cape region.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Olopetalum ovatumErodium undulatumGeranium emarginatumMonsonia ovata

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