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Synonyms: |
Wahlenbergia arenaria DC. |
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Status: | Native |
Description: |
Erect annual herb, up to 55 cm, with a basal rosette of leaves; margin dentate to pinnately lobed. |
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Habitat: | A species of river banks and damp sandy grassland, usually near water. |
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Worldwide distribution: | Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa |
Mozambique distribution: | GI,M |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Content last updated: | Saturday 29 March 2008 |
Literature: |
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 31. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 43. Thulin, M. (1983). Campanulaceae Flora Zambesiaca 7(1) Pages 92 - 94. |
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