Lampranthus filicaulis

A member of family Aizoaceae, native from South Africa's Eastern Cape to southern Namibia. Typically, they are creeping plants such as this one here, though some species have an erect habit. The succulent foliage consists of pairs of short, waxy, triangular, blue-green leaves.

Each flower 20 mm diameter.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Appearantly, "Lampranthus" means "shining flower". Can't say I disagree! Posted 5 years ago
1. Ruth Spigelman
  
  Lion
  
  Actually, I didn't pick that up so well Ferdy - the petals do seem to 'shine' in the sun. I'll attempt some other shots to add here :) Posted 5 years ago