Headland Brightfig

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Lampranthus promontorii

Headland Brightfig, a reference photo
Photo: SAplants · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Lampranthus promontorii is a succulent belonging to the genus Lampranthus. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the southern part of the Cape Peninsula. The plant has an extent of occurrence of less than 300 km² and is part of the fynbos vegetation. It falls under the protection of Table Mountain National Park and is considered rare.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Headland 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Aizoaceae
Species
Lampranthus promontorii

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