Biology:Osteospermum spinosum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Osteospermum |
| Species: | O. spinosum
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| Osteospermum spinosum L.
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Osteospermum spinosum is a species of plant from South Africa.
Description
This strongly and intricately branched shrub is aromatic and somewhat sticky. It grows up to 120 cm (47 in) tall.[2] Branchlets and stems develop from spikes and remain thorny.[2][3] Pale yellow flowers occur at the ends of the branches.[2] They are most commonly present between May and October.[3] After they fall and die, the stem holding them may be modified into spines. The achenes (small, dry fruit that contain a single seed) are dry and angled. They are about 8 mm (0.31 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
This species is endemic to South Africa . It is found in the Pakhuis Mountains, the Tulbagh Mountains and the Riviersonderend Mountains. It grows on gravelly slopes and flats, mostly at lower elevations.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Osteospermum spinosum". Species. GBIF. http://www.gbif.org/species/7839141.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2012). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora. Pretoria: South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI. ISBN 978-1-919976-74-7. OCLC 852384288. https://www.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/documents/documents/strelitzia-29-2012.pdf.
Wikidata ☰ Q15576271 entry
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