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Argyroderma testiculare (Aiton) N.E.Br.  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesArgyroderma testiculare (Aiton) N.E.Br. 
BibliographyGard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 93 (1922)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatsands
Altitude120-400m
Descriptionacaulescent, leaves deccusate, 4-8, unequal, smooth, ovate, adaxially flat, abaxially convex, entire, carnose, flowers solitary, 3-6cm in diam.
Size3-5cm
Colorwhite, reddish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsArgyroderma testiculare var. luteum N.E.Br.
Mesembryanthemum testiculare Aiton
Mesembryanthemum testiculatum Jacq.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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