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Lampranthus aduncus, commonly known as the bakoven brightfig, is a succulent belonging to the genus Lampranthus. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from the Gifberge to the Cape Peninsula. The plant forms part of the fynbos and is difficult to identify. It is threatened by crop cultivation and suburban development.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Bakoven Brightfig 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 filicaulis
- Lampranthus spiniformis
- Lampranthus lavisii
- Lampranthus emarginatoides
- Lampranthus peacockiae
- Ruschia calcicola
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Genus
- Lampranthus
- Species
- Lampranthus aduncus
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