Conophytum bilobum

Conophytum bilobum
Aizoaceae from South Africa at the Marsh Botanical Garden. Contrary to the sign, Conophytum bilobum is not the focal point of this photo. It has the relish outline markings and is below the sign.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Conophytum
Species: C. bilobum
Binomial name
Conophytum bilobum
(Marloth) N.E.Br.
Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum bilobum Marloth

Conophytum bilobum is a plant in the family Aizoaceae, native to South Africa. It blooms in autumn. It is scentless and grows to a height of 7 cm (2.8 in). The specific epithet bilobum comes from the two-lobed bodies these plants possess.


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