Conicosia pugioniformis

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Description

It is a short-lived perennial with yellow flowers have many rows of fine petals that open in the afternoon. The flower is up to 8cm wide and has rings of up to 250 thin petals. The trailing branches are erect and fleshy. The three-angled leaves that suggest its Afrikaans name varkslaai (pig salad).

Sources and references

• https://www.operationwildflower.org.za/index.php/albums/mesembs/conicosia-pugioniformis
• Wikipedia
• Redlist

Scientific name

Conicosia pugioniformis

Common name(s)

Narrow-leaved iceplant

Features

• Suitable for sandy soil
• This will attract honey bees
• Will attract monkey beetles

Genus

Conicosia