HAWORTHIA AND SUCCULENT AUCTION



This blog is dedicated to plants from desert regions around the world as well as plants that have adapted to withstand arid conditions, but do not occur in real deserts. Many of the plants are found in arid semi-desert regions. There will be a greater emphasis on succulent plants, but others will also be included. This blog deals with desert plants of the Americas, Africa, Arabia and others. We are situated in South Africa and South African plants are likely to feature more dominantly. The pictures taken are from our private botanical desert garden at Leopoort near Oudtshoorn, from plants in nature, as well as other collections.


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Ammocharis longifolia


Ammocharis longifolia, or Poison Bulb (Gifbol Afr.) has a wide distribution in the Western Cape, Northern Cape and Namibia.

The plants are normally found in desert landscape and flowers appear in the late summer months.

Ammocharis longifolia was previously known as Cybistetes longifolia.

Like some other members of the Ammarylidaceae family, Ammocharis longifolia produces seed that germinates unaided and immediately after the fruits ripen. The leaves appear after flowering and the plants grow during the winter months.


Ammocharis longifoliaAmmocharis longifolia in habitat in the Tanqua Karoo south of Sutherland. An extremely barren and hot area.


Ammocharis longifoliaThe flower colour of Ammocharis longifolia varies in different shades of pink and white.

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