Conophytum pellucidum explained

Conophytum pellucidum, called the transparent cone plant, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Conophytum, native to the western Cape Provinces of South Africa.^[1] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.^[2]

Subtaxa

The following subspecies and varieties are currently accepted:^[1]

• Conophytum pellucidum subsp. cupreatum (Tischer) S.A.Hammer
• Conophytum pellucidum var. lilianum (Littlew.) S.A.Hammer
• Conophytum pellucidum var. neohallii S.A.Hammer
• Conophytum pellucidum subsp. saueri S.A.Hammer & Smale
• Conophytum pellucidum var. terrestre (Tischer) S.A.Hammer

Notes and References

1. Web site: Conophytum pellucidum Schwantes . . 2017 . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 27 February 2021 .
2. Web site: Conophytum pellucidum transparent cone plant . The Royal Horticultural Society . 27 February 2021 .