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Psammophora herrei L. Bolus
Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 305. 1931 [24 Sep 1931]
Family: AIZOACEAE

Accepted Scientific Name: Psammophora longifolia L. Bolus
Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 201. 1930 [15 Aug 1930] L. Bolus

Psammophora herrei Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
The new growing leaves at the center of the rosettes are very stiky.

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Psammophora longifolia L. Bolus
Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 201. 1930 [15 Aug 1930]
Synonymy: 2
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Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Psammophora longifolia group

  • Psammophora herrei L. Bolus: Psammophora Herrei is related to Psammophora longifolia, but its leaves are shorter and thicker than those of the latter. Distribution: Cape-Province: Little Namaqualand. (South Africa).
  • Psammophora longifolia WitputzPsammophora longifolia L. Bolus: These are plants that have on their leaves a sticky substance that traps sand particles, which in turn protect the plant from the heat of the sun. Distribution: Cape-Province: Little Namaqualand. (South Africa)


26045 agrawal K.k. Agrawal
Psammophora herrei Photo by: K.k. Agrawal
2938 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Psammophora herrei Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

2939 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Psammophora herrei Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
2937 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Psammophora herrei Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

29933 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Psammophora herrei Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
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