Kleinia stapeliiformis
Appearance
Kleinia stapeliiformis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Kleinia |
Species: | K. stapeliiformis
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Binomial name | |
Kleinia stapeliiformis (E.Phillips) Stapf
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Synonyms | |
Senecio stapeliiformis |
Kleinia stapeliiformis is an evergreen succulent plant native to the Cape Provinces and Northern Provinces of South Africa.[1] It is sometimes referred to as the "pickle plant" or (inaccurately) as the "pickle cactus", due to its form. It grows erect, leafless stems with soft spines, and displays a green-and-white pattern visually similar to a cucumber. It grows up to 30 cm tall, and displays red or orange flowers similar to those of a thistle in the summer. [2]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Kleinia stapeliiformis Stapf | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ "Kleinia stapeliiformis | stapelioid kleinia Cactus Succulent/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-25.