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Coleonema pulchellum (formally known as Coleonema pulchrum)
The genus name Coleonema is taken from a Greek term describing the base of the petals. The species name pulchellum means beautiful and small. It is native to the Cape Province of South Africa. The leaves are needle-like. It bears masses of pink flowers during autumn and spring and releases an aromatic fragrance when leaves are crushed. The fruit consists of a 5-chambered capsule.
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