Wildflower south africa

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  1. djolof

    djolof Active Member 10 Years

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    Hello,

    Here is a colored wildflower seen along a road of the west coast of South Africa.
    Does someone knows its name?
    Thanks
    Cheers
     

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  2. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Do you have a closeup image of the leaves or blossoms?
     
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  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Looks like it might be some kind of Mesemb but too far away to tell for sure. South Africa has a huge number of plant species.
     
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    djolof Active Member 10 Years

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    Here are closer views of blossom and leaves
    Hope it will help you.
     

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  5. Venus Chang

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    I guess it belongs to composite, but not sure for more specific information. I am only a fancier of botany but not professional.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Agree with Asteraceae (Compositae)
     
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    djolof Active Member 10 Years

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    Thank you Venus and Michael for you help
    Cheers
     
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  8. Tony Rodd

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    No, Ron is right, it's a "Mesemb" (family Aizoaceae), possibly a species of Drosanthemum.
     
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    djolof Active Member 10 Years

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    Thank you Tony for this clue
    Cheers
     
    djolof, Jul 4, 2012
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