Monilaria obconica explained

Monilaria obconica[1] is a species from family Aizoaceae first described by H.D. Ihlenfeldt and S. Jorgensen. Monilaria obconica is part of the genus Monilaria.[2] [3] no subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life. This species is endemic to Namaqualand region.[4]

The resemblance of Monilaria obconicas leaves to bunny ears and its other features facilitated a surge in popularity on Twitter throughout Japan in 2017.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. H.D. Ihlenfeldt & S. Jorgensen, 1973 In: Mitt.
  2. Web site: Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2014 Annual Checklist.. Species 2000: Reading, UK.. 2014. 26 May 2014.
  3. http://worldplants.webarchiv.kit.edu/ World Plants: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World
  4. Web site: Monilaria obconica. www.cactus-art.biz. 2019-04-26.
  5. Web site: Japanese Are Going Crazy About These Bunny Succulents. Bored Panda. en-US. 2019-04-26.
  6. Web site: Japan falls in love with plant that grows cute rabbits pulling peace-sign poses. 2017-03-13. SoraNews24. en. 2019-04-26.

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