Hoodia Gordonii (in
habitat) (Masson) Sweet ex Decne |
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| Locality: Ceres Karoo | |
| Distribution: Namibia and Northern Cape of ZA. Winter rainfall area. | |
| Description: Hoodia gordonii is 45 cm tall with regular brown-spined stem angles. The stems are a greyish-brown colour with the new growth being a light green. | |
| Flower: The flowers (70 - 100 mm in diameter) are pale purple with small dark papillae in the centre. Red flowering form shown here. | |
| Cultivation: Full sun or light shade, little water. | |
| Common names: Queen of the Namib, African Hats. | |
| Propagation: Seeds and cuttings. | |
| Grower: Mother Nature | |
Photographer: H.C. Kennedy |
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