Lampranthus peacockiae is a succulent belonging to the genus Lampranthus. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Tulbagh and Darling to the Cape Peninsula. The plant has an extent of occurrence of 1,400 km², and eight fragmented subpopulations remain after the species lost the majority of its habitat to wheat cultivation. The remaining subpopulations are threatened by invasive plants, overgrazing, and suburban development.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Lampranthus peacockiae 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 emarginatoides
- Lampranthus scaber
- Lampranthus leptaleon
- Lampranthus aduncus
- Lampranthus debilis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Genus
- Lampranthus
- Species
- Lampranthus peacockiae
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