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Oscularia
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Thermarum
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Deltata
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where they occur only in winter rainfall areas. Their habitat i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Superans
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where they occur only in winter rainfall areas. Their habitat i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Steenbergensis
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where they occur only in winter rainfall areas. Their habitat i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Primiverna
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where they occur only in winter rainfall areas. Their habitat i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Prasina
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where they occur only in winter rainfall areas. Their habitat i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Piquetbergensis
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where they occur only in winter rainfall areas. Their habitat i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Pedunculata
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where they occur only in winter rainfall areas. Their habitat i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Paardebergensis
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where they occur only in winter rainfall areas. Their habitat i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Ornata
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where they occur only in winter rainfall areas. Their habitat i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Major
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where they occur only in winter rainfall areas. Their habitat i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscularia Guthrieae
''Oscularia'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to semi-arid and rocky habitats in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was previously included within the related genus ''Lampranthus'', but was split off as a separate genus, due to differences in its fruit and flower. Description The most superficially recognisable feature of the genus is the shape of the leaves, which are grey-green and waxy. They are triangular in cross-section (3 angled) and can be sickle, club or mouth shaped. The name ''"Oscularia"'' actually means ''"group of tiny mouths"'' in Latin, and refers to the appearance of the toothed leaves in some species. The stems are often red, and the leaves can become red too during times of drought. Abundant, almond-scented, daisy-like white or pink flowers appear throughout the summer. Distribution The species are restricted to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where they occur only in winter rainfall areas. Their habitat i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
