Carpobrotus (affinis) acinaciformis vs edulis subsp. edulis

1) Staminodes (petals) pink. Hypanthium abruptly narrowed into peduncle. Receptacle flat. Upper leaves distinctly saber-shaped: C. (affinis) acinaciformis

1A) Staminode (petals) pale yellow (rarely yellow), sometimes pale pink when senescing. Hypanthium gradually narrowed. Receptacle raised. All leaves not saber-shaped: C. edulis subsp. edulis

References:
Wisura W, Glen HF (1993) The South African species of Carpobrotus (Mesembryanthema-Aizoaceae). Contr Bolus Herb 15: 76–107.

Posted on May 30, 2019 04:20 PM by blue_celery blue_celery

Observations

Photos / Sounds

What

Sally-My-Handsome (Carpobrotus acinaciformis)

Observer

blue_celery

Date

April 15, 2015

Photos / Sounds

What

Sea Fig (Carpobrotus edulis)

Observer

blue_celery

Date

April 15, 2015

Comments

Hi blue, thanks.
Marco

Posted by naturalista1989 almost 4 years ago

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