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Mesembryanthemum bicorne Sond.  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesMesembryanthemum bicorne Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 2: 434 (1862)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude20-1200m
Descriptionstems numerous, thin, terete, leaves crowded, subcylindrical, on both ends acuminate, pale green, flowers 1-4
Size3-5cm
Colorwhite
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, dry, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsMesembryanthemum micranthum Eckl. & Zeyh.
Psilocaulon bicorne (Sond.) Schwantes
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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