Eriospermum paradoxum

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Eriospermum paradoxum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Nolinoideae
Genus: Eriospermum
Species:
E. paradoxum
Binomial name
Eriospermum paradoxum

Eriospermum paradoxum ("Haasklossie") is a species of geophytic plant of the genus Eriospermum , indigenous to southern Africa. Its habitat is sandy or rocky clay soils in arid winter-rainfall areas. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Eriospermum paradoxum distribution - SANBI Redlist
  2. Eriospermum paradoxum description - Succulent Encyclopedia
  3. Perry, P.L. (1994) A Revision of the Genus Eriospermum (Eriospermaceae). Bolus Herbarium, University of Cape Town.