Psammophora modesta (Dinter & A. Berger) Dinter & Schwantes

• Common Name:
• Family: Aizoaceae Rudolphi.

• Country of Origin: Namibia
• Habitat:

• Description: New leaves produce a sticky, resinous secretion that catches sand and dust. The coating of sand presumably protects the plants from herbivores and/or excessive sun.

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Accession Data:

• Accession # 200201728
• Source: Matt Opel
• Provenance: H4619 - Gabis Station, Namibia
• Accession Date: 05-31-2002
• Bench: 2207 - XER:Namib / Karoo D
• Qty: 2 confirmed on 03-10-2009

Classification:

• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• SubClass: core eudicots
• Order: Caryophyllales
• SubOrder:
• Family: Aizoaceae
• SubFamily: Ruschioideae
• Tribe: Ruschieae
• SubTribe:

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