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Mesembryanthemum expansum L.  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesMesembryanthemum expansum L. 
BibliographySyst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1059 (1759)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude250-750m
Descriptionbranchlets weak, leaves connate, curvate, patent, broadly lanceolate, acute, at base tapered, flat, with distinct midrib, flowers large
Size20-30cm
Colorpale yellow
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsMesembryanthemum tortuosum DC.
Pentacoilanthus expansus (L.) F.Rappa & Camarrone
Sceletium expansum (L.) L.Bolus
Sceletium regium L.Bolus
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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