Lampranthus spiniformis, commonly known as the renoster brightfig or spiny ice plant, is a succulent belonging to the genus Lampranthus. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Saron to Genadendal. The plant is part of the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation and has an extent of occurrence of 11,794 km². It has already lost 70% of its habitat to development and crop cultivation. The plant is currently threatened by overgrazing, invasive plants, and the lack of a fire management program. The existing subpopulations are severely fragmented.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Renoster 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 aduncus
- Antimima gracillima
- Lampranthus emarginatoides
- Lampranthus filicaulis
- Erepsia aspera
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Genus
- Lampranthus
- Species
- Lampranthus spiniformis
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