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Crassothonna alba (Compton) B.Nord  
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesCrassothonna alba (Compton) B.Nord 
BibliographyCompositae Newslett. 50: 72 (2012)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude100-1200m
Descriptionleaves alternate, succulent, subterete, 4-5cm, glaucous, capitula in sparse inflorescence, involucre campanulate, uniseriate, bracts on base connate
Size10-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, dry, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsOthonna alba Compton
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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