Lampranthus productus, commonly known as the purple ice plant, is a succulent belonging to the genus Lampranthus. The species is endemic to the Eastern Cape and Western Cape and forms part of the fynbos.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Purple dewplant being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lampranthus stayneri
- Lampranthus stenus
- Lampranthus falcatus
- Lampranthus immelmaniae
- Lampranthus multiradiatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Genus
- Lampranthus
- Species
- Lampranthus productus
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