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Nemesia denticulata

Nemesia denticulata (Benth.) A.L.Grant ex Fourc.
Nemesia denticulata
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Nemesia denticulata, the toothed aloha, is a flowering plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is a mat-forming perennial native to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa. The species has been recognized with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its horticultural value, particularly in garden borders.

Description

Nemesia denticulata (Benth.) A.L.Grant ex Fourc. is a species of the genus Nemesia in the figwort family Scrophulariaceae. It is found in the Cape Provinces and KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. This plant is a low-growing perennial that forms dense mats, making it suitable for use in garden borders. It has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its ornamental qualities. The species was formally described in 1941.

Distribution

Cape Provinces · Great Britain · KwaZulu-Natal

Synonyms

Nemesia natalitiaDiascia denticulata

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