Nemesia floribunda explained

Nemesia floribunda is an erect annual herb that is native to South Africa, but has naturalized elsewhere.

Description

Nemesia floribunda grows to a height of around 60cm (20inches). Its flowers are 10- in diameter, and are white, with a pale yellow throat.

Taxonomy

Nemesia floribunda was described by the German botanist Johann Georg Christian Lehmann,^[1] but was originally discovered and collected by Christian Friedrich Ecklon.

Distribution

Nemesia floribunda is native to South Africa, but has naturalized in New Zealand.

External links

• Web site: Nemesia floribunda. New Zealand's Flora. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.

Notes and References

1. Book: Linnaea : Ein Journal für die Botanik in ihrem ganzen Umfange.. 1836. F. Dümmler. von Schlechtendal. D.F.L.. 10. 76.