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Synonyms: |
Anisum stadense Eckl. & Zeyh. Pimpinella nyassica Norman |
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Status: | Native |
Description: |
Slender short-lived perennial herb, up to 60 cm. Leaves very variable, ternate to finely divided, Basal leaves usually less divided than upper leaves. Umbels long pedunculate. Flowers white. |
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Habitat: | Amongst rocks and along streamsides in montane grassland. |
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Worldwide distribution: | Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Possibly also in Tanzania. |
Mozambique distribution: | MS |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Content last updated: | Wednesday 20 June 2007 |
Literature: |
Burrows, J.E. & Willis, C.K. (eds) (2005). Plants of the Nyika Plateau Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 31 SABONET, Pretoria Page 65. as Pimpinella nyassica Cannon, J.F.M. (1978). Apiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 590 - 591. (Includes a picture). Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 18. |
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