Heliophila variabilis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Brassicales |
Family: | Brassicaceae |
Genus: | Heliophila |
Species: | H. variabilis |
Binomial name | |
Heliophila variabilis Burch. ex DC. | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Heliophila variabilis is a species of flowering plant in the genus Heliophila . [1]
Heliophila variabilis is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, [1] and is found from the Richtersveld through Namaqualand to the Pakhuis Mountains and Laingsburg. [3]
Heliophila variabilis is classified as Least Concern. [1]
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