Huernia zebrina explained

Huernia zebrina, the little owl or lifesaver cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to Namibia, Botswana, northern South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.^[1] A succulent, it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.^[2]

Subtaxa

The following subspecies are accepted:^[1]

• Huernia zebrina subsp. insigniflora (C.A.Maass) Bruyns
• Huernia zebrina subsp. zebrina

Notes and References

1. Web site: Huernia zebrina N.E.Br. . . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 4 April 2021 .
2. Web site: Huernia zebrina little owl . The Royal Horticultural Society . 4 April 2021 . Other common names; ... owl eyes .