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Aizoaceae

Psammophora modesta (Dinter & A. Berger) Dinter & Schwantes

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  • Family: Aizoaceae Rudolphi.

  • Country of Origin: Namibia
  • Habitat:

  • Description: New leaves produce a sticky, resinous secretion that catches sand and dust. The coating of sand presumably protects the plants from herbivores and/or excessive sun.
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 200201728
  • Source: Matt Opel
  • Provenance: H4619 - Gabis Station, Namibia
  • Accession Date: 05-31-2002
  • Bench: 1313 - Aizoaceae
  • Qty: 2 confirmed on 08-20-2007
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: core eudicots
  • Order: Caryophyllales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Aizoaceae
  • SubFamily:
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