Lampranthus ceriseus, commonly known as the cerise brightfig, is a succulent belonging to the genus Lampranthus. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and forms part of the fynbos and strandveld vegetation. It occurs from the Agulhas Plain to Riversdale. It has an extent of occurrence of less than 8,000 km², and fewer than ten subpopulations remain. The plant has lost large portions of its habitat to crop cultivation, coastal development, and invasive plants.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Cerise 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 vernalis
- Lampranthus pauciflorus
- Lampranthus lavisii
- Lampranthus spectabilis
- Lampranthus multiradiatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Genus
- Lampranthus
- Species
- Lampranthus ceriseus
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