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Psammophora

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Psammophora is a genus of plant in the family Aizoaceae.

It contains the following species:

Plants in this genus are known for their ability to entrap sand (psammophory), possibly offering protection against being eaten, or against high wind abrasion or insolation.[1]

References

  1. ^ Neinhuis, Christoph; Müller-Doblies, Ute; Müller-Doblies, Dietrich (2008-04-18). "Psammophora and other sand-coated plants from southern Africa". Feddes Repertorium. 107 (5–6): 549–555. doi:10.1002/fedr.19961070512. ISSN 0014-8962.
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Psammophora: Brief Summary

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Psammophora is a genus of plant in the family Aizoaceae.

It contains the following species:

Psammophora longifolia,L. Bolus Psammophora modesta (Dinter & A. Berger) Dinter & Schwantes Psammophora nissenii (Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes (type species) Psammophora saxicola H.E.K.Hartmann

Plants in this genus are known for their ability to entrap sand (psammophory), possibly offering protection against being eaten, or against high wind abrasion or insolation.

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