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Mesembryanthemum expansum L.  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesMesembryanthemum expansum L. 
Habitatdry, stony 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
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

AIZOACEAE

Mesembryanthemum expansum L., Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1059 (1759)

Synonyms:
Pentacoilanthus expansus (L.) F.Rappa & Camarrone
Sceletium expansum (L.) L.Bolus

Sceletium regium L.Bolus

w. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

250-750m

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