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Oscularia caulescens

Oscularia caulescens (Mill.) Schwantes
Oscularia caulescens
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Oscularia caulescens is a perennial flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae, native to the Western Cape. It is known by common names such as dassievygie, gum toothfig, and sandsteenvygie.

Description

Oscularia caulescens (Mill.) Schwantes is a member of the Aizoaceae family and is found in the Cape Provinces. It is a long-lived flowering plant that is endemic to the Western Cape region. The species was formally described in 1927 and belongs to the genus Oscularia.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum caulescensLampranthus deltoides var. caulescens

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