Lampranthus explanatus, commonly known as the Sandveld brightfig, is a succulent belonging to the genus Lampranthus. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Redelinghuys to the Cape Peninsula and the Agulhas Plain, where it forms part of the fynbos. The plant has an extent of occurrence of 19,472 km². It has lost 50% of its habitat to coastal and urban development, crop cultivation, and invasive plants. In the Sandveld, large areas of the habitat have been converted into rooibos tea and potato fields.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Sandveld 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
- Jordaaniella dubia
- Lampranthus glaucus
- Lampranthus reptans
- Lampranthus fergusoniae
- Lampranthus immelmaniae
- Lampranthus bicolor
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Genus
- Lampranthus
- Species
- Lampranthus explanatus
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