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Ruschia uncinata (L.) Schwantes  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesRuschia uncinata (L.) Schwantes 
BibliographyZ. Sukkulentenk. 2: 187 (1926)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Descriptionleaves at base vaginate, decurrent, glaucous, punctate, short, triquetrous, minutely mucronate, flowers terminal, solitary, shortly pedicellate
Size10-25cm
Colorrose
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsMesembryanthemum coralliforme Vest
Mesembryanthemum uncinatum L.
Mesembryanthemum uncinellum Salm-Dyck ex Haw.
Ruschia uncinella (Salm-Dyck ex Haw.) Schwantes
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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