Drosanthemum Explained

Drosanthemum ("dewflowers") is a genus of succulent plants in the ice plant family native to the winter-rainfall regions of southern Africa, including Namibia and the Cape Provinces and Free State of South Africa. Most species bear colorful flowers.

The name Drosanthemum means "dew-flower" in Greek, and refers to the characteristic shiny translucent papillae, which cover the succulent leaves and flower buds.[1]

Species

110 species are accepted:[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drosanthemum in Flora of North America @ . Efloras.org . 2022-05-01.
  2. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:16172-1 Drosanthemum Schwantes
  3. Web site: Drosanthemum schoenlandianum (Schltr.) L.Bolus Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2022-04-13 . Plants of the World Online . en.