Drosanthemum
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Drosanthemum is a genus of succulent plant
s in the ice plant family
native to southern Africa. They are known commonly as dewflowers or vygies. Most species bear colorful flowers.
Species include:
Succulent plant
Succulent plants, also known as succulents or fat plants, are water-retaining plants adapted to arid climates or soil conditions. Succulent plants store water in their leaves, stems, and also in roots...
s in the ice plant family
Aizoaceae
The Family Aizoaceae or Ficoidaceae is a taxon of dicotyledonous flowering plants containing 135 genera and about 1900 species. They are commonly known as stone plants or carpet weeds. Species that resemble stones or pebbles are sometimes called mesembs...
native to southern Africa. They are known commonly as dewflowers or vygies. Most species bear colorful flowers.
Species include:
- Drosanthemum bicolor
- Drosanthemum eburnium
- Drosanthemum floribundum
- Drosanthemum hispidum
- Drosanthemum lique
- Drosanthemum micans
- Drosanthemum paxianum
- Drosanthemum speciosum