Psammophora

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Psammophora
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Psammophora modesta in ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Ruschioideae
Tribe: Ruschieae
Genus: Psammophora
Dinter & Schwantes

Psammophora is a genus of plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to Namibia and the Cape Provinces of South Africa. [1]

It contains the following species: [1]

Plants in this genus are known for their ability to entrap sand (psammophory), possibly offering protection against being eaten, or against high wind abrasion or insolation. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Psammophora Dinter & Schwantes". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  2. Neinhuis, Christoph; Müller-Doblies, Ute; Müller-Doblies, Dietrich (2008-04-18). "Psammophora and other sand-coated plants from southern Africa". Feddes Repertorium. 107 (5–6): 549–555. doi:10.1002/fedr.19961070512. ISSN   0014-8962.