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Lessertia frutenscens
Shrublet to 1m with leaves devided into oblong, greyis-green leaflets that are hairless or sparsely hairy. Bears red flowers 25 to 35 mm long with small wing petals hidden within the calyx. The posds are large swollen papery and hairless.
Sandstone and shale flats and slopes throughout southern South Africa.
Spotted on Apr 23, 2011
Submitted on Apr 23, 2011
2 Comments
an absolute beauty!
fascinating pea and nice pictures