Psammophora Explained

Psammophora is a genus of plant in the family Aizoaceae.

It contains the following species:

• Psammophora longifolia,L. Bolus
• Psammophora modesta (Dinter & A. Berger) Dinter & Schwantes
• Psammophora nissenii (Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes (type species)
• Psammophora saxicola H.E.K.Hartmann

Plants in this genus are known for their ability to entrap sand (psammophory), possibly offering protection against being eaten, or against high wind abrasion or insolation.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Neinhuis. Christoph. Müller-Doblies. Ute. Müller-Doblies. Dietrich. 2008-04-18. Psammophora and other sand-coated plants from southern Africa. Feddes Repertorium. en. 107. 5–6. 549–555. 10.1002/fedr.19961070512. 0014-8962.