Observations in the Family: Aizoaceae

English Name: Vygies

Synonyms also shown: Mesembryanthemaceae

Lampranthus amoenus, Lion's Head

1-2013_10_15, 5600d, Lampranthus amoenus, spiral path, north facing, Lion's Head
By: John WilsonJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in Plants
Location: Lions Head Path, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 15th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
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Delosperma

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By: James Deacon
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: R319, Bredasdorp
Observed on: 26th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Likely ID: Delosperma
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
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Cheiridopsis

Cheiridopsis
By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in PlantsFrancois Kriel's reputation in PlantsFrancois Kriel's reputation in Plants
Location: N14, Springbok
Observed on: 6th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
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Mesemb

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By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in PlantsFrancois Kriel's reputation in PlantsFrancois Kriel's reputation in Plants
Location: 97, Voortrekker Street
Observed on: 29th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Likely ID: Phyllobolus
Identifications: 1
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Carpobrotus mellei - Montagu WCape

Carpobrotus mellei - Montagu WCape
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Location: Top of Oubergpas, Protea side of the road
Observed on: 9th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Likely ID: Carpobrotus mellei
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
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Description: Renostervetfynveld

Skellington - Montagu WCape

Skellington - Montagu WCape
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Location: Pietersfontein, Montagu WCape
Observed on: 6th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
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Fullhouse of Firsts: Bijlia tugwelliae ...

Bijlia tugwelliae 1.1
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Steering se Kloof, Matjiesvlei
Observed on: 6th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Likely ID: Bijlia tugwelliae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2
Description: Listed as Vulnerable

Ruschia pungens ...

Ruschia pungens 1.1
By: Brian KD2
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Likely ID: Ruschia pungens
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Tall shrub, up to 1m

Mesembryanthemum tortuosum ...

Mesembryanthemum tortosum 1.1
By: Brian KD2
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 12th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Mesembryanthemum junceum ...

Mesembryanthemum junceum 1.1
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Mesembryanthemum splendens ...

Mesembryanthemum splendens 1.1
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Gamka Eco and Olive Estate
Observed on: 12th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Vygie

Aizoaceae
By: sheijohn
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Silvermine Nature Area
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Location: 20, Clovelly Rd
Observed on: 11th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: A plant about 20cm high. This is the first time this plant has flowered and will probably grow taller in time. Flowers deep pink. Triangular opposite leaves with tufts in axils.

Conicosia pugioniformis dt

Conicosia pugioniformis dt
By: outramps
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Location: Dune Molerat Reserve
Observed on: 25th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2013
Identifications: 1
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Description: Tufted perennial to 40 cm, with thick tap root. Leaves trigonous. Flowers yellow, styles free. Fruits xerochastic.

small white vygie

vygie
By: SandveldSandveld's reputation in PlantsSandveld's reputation in Plants
Location: 37, Versfeld St
Observed on: 10th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th October 2013
Likely ID: Delosperma
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: ground cover vygie, small white flowers, about 1,5 cm diameter, flowers Sept/Oct.

Drosanthemum

Drosanthemum sp (1)
By: Ismail
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Worcester gardens
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th October 2013
Likely ID: Drosanthemum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Drosanthemum micans

Drosanthemum micans (1)
By: Ismail
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
Plants expert
Location: Worcester gardens
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th October 2013
Likely ID: Drosanthemum micans
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Sourfig

Sourfig
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Gansbaai-Stanford Road
Observed on: 29th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Conophytum

Conophytum sp
By: Ismail
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
Plants expert
Location: Worcester gardens
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th October 2013
Likely ID: Conophytum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Carpobrotus edulis subp. edulis

 Carpobrotus edulis subp. edulis
By: Nicky
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Location: Swartberg Pass
Observed on: 11th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Conicosia pugioniformis

solitary bee
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Location: Bracken Nature Reserve
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2013
Likely ID: Conicosia pugioniformis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

tough life

ispot sp
By: Richard Adcock ...Richard Adcock Lightscapes's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock Lightscapes's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock Lightscapes's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock Lightscapes's reputation in Plants
Location: Kromrivier, Cederberg
Observed on: 4th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2013
Likely ID: Conophytum
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: individual leaf pairs 8-12mm diam. Growing in very shallow soil on rock pavement.

Salt bush?

Salt bush?
By: SandveldSandveld's reputation in PlantsSandveld's reputation in Plants
Location: 37, Versfeld St
Observed on: 10th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: shrub about 1 m high, bushy, much branched, very narrow, soft leaves, about 1,5 cm long, 1 - 1,5mm wide, midgreen with midrib. Denslky covered with tiny yellow flowers in spring.

Aridaria?

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By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in PlantsFrancois Kriel's reputation in PlantsFrancois Kriel's reputation in Plants
Location: 97, Voortrekker Street
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Orange mesemb

Orange Mesemb (1) (800x533)
By: OdetteCurtis
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersOverberg Lowlands Conservation Trust
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Location: Uitvlugt 03.10.2013
Observed on: 3rd October 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Likely ID: Delosperma
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Drosanthemum

Drosanthemum_white (1) (800x533)
By: OdetteCurtis
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersOverberg Lowlands Conservation Trust
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Location: Uitvlugt 03.10.2013
Observed on: 3rd October 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Likely ID: Drosanthemum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Toothfig

Toothfig
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Lucerne Akkedisberg
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Likely ID: Oscularia deltoides
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2

Toothfig

Toothfig
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Lucerne Akkedisberg
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Likely ID: Oscularia
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Vygie, near Eilandia

Oscularia deltoides, near Eilandia, 2013_10_10, 5331d
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Location: gravel road, south of R60, near Eilandia
Observed on: 10th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Edible Sourfig

Edible Sourfig
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Lucerne Akkedisberg
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Likely ID: Carpobrotus edulis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

orange vygie. Karoo Desert NBG

orange vygie. Karoo Desert NBG, 2013_10_10, 5249d
By: John WilsonJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in Plants
Location: Karoo Desert NBG
Observed on: 10th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3

Lampranthus bicolor, near Eilandia

Lampranthus bicolor, near Eilandia, 2013_10_10, 5334
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Location: Riverside Road, off R43, Worcester
Observed on: 10th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Lampranthus, Karoo Desert NBG

Lampranthus (b), Karoo Desert NBG, 2013_10_10, 5314d
By: John WilsonJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in Plants
Location: Karoo Desert NBG
Observed on: 10th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Likely ID: Vygie (Lampranthus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
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Lampranthus, Karoo Desert NBG

Lampranthus (a), Karoo Desert NBG, 2013_10_10, 5305d
By: John WilsonJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in Plants
Location: Karoo Desert NBG
Observed on: 10th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Likely ID: Vygie (Lampranthus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Vygie

Vygie
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Lucerne Akkedisberg
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Likely ID: Erepsia inclaudens
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Toothfig

Toothfig
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Lucerne Akkedisberg
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Likely ID: Oscularia deltoides
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Mesembryanthemum splendens

Mesembryanthemum splendens_1310_1
By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, McGregor
Observed on: 1st October 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Galenia portulacacea

Galenia portulacacea_1310_1
By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, McGregor
Observed on: 1st October 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Galenia africana

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, McGregor
Observed on: 1st October 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Tetragonia fruticosa

26 Tetragonia fruticosa_2
By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, McGregor
Observed on: 1st October 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Ruschia nana

Ruschia nana
By: Frans NolteePlants expert
Location: Breede River DC, Breede River DC
Observed on: 9th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Likely ID: Ruschia nana
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Drosanthemum tuberculiferum

21 Drosanthemum tuberculiferum_1
By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, McGregor
Observed on: 1st October 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Drosanthemum speciosum

2 Drosanthemum speciosum_3
By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, McGregor
Observed on: 1st October 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Yellow sourfig

Yellow sourfig
By: GladiatorGladiator's reputation in PlantsGladiator's reputation in PlantsGladiator's reputation in Plants
Location: 101, Mooinooientjie St
Observed on: 29th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Struik

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By: Erik
Location: Tierkop, Augrabies
Observed on: 26th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th October 2013
Likely ID: Asbos (Psilocaulon)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Carpobrotus mellei

Carpobrotus mellei
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Dirt road between R62 and Kouga Wildernis
Observed on: 2nd October 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th October 2013
Likely ID: Carpobrotus mellei
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Mat forming plant iwth pink flowers.

Carpobrotus edulis subsp. edulis

Carpobrotus edulis subsp. edulis
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Kouga Wildernis
Observed on: 3rd October 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Mat forming plant.

Ruschia

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By: Richard Adcock ...Richard Adcock Lightscapes's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock Lightscapes's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock Lightscapes's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock Lightscapes's reputation in Plants
Location: Cederberg
Observed on: 3rd October 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th October 2013
Likely ID: Ruschia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Dense rounded vygie to 25cm

Carpobrotus mellei ...

Carpobrotus mellei 1.2
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Doringrivier West, in the Outeniqua's
Observed on: 15th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th October 2013
Likely ID: Carpobrotus mellei
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Conophytum praesectum

Conophytom praesectum
By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in PlantsFrancois Kriel's reputation in PlantsFrancois Kriel's reputation in Plants
Location: N14, Aggeneys
Observed on: 8th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: These were taken out on the Gamsberg, Aggeneys road construction.

vygie

vygie
By: SandveldSandveld's reputation in PlantsSandveld's reputation in Plants
Location: R305, Still Bay East
Observed on: 7th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th October 2013
Likely ID: Phyllobolus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: vygie with sparkling white flowers, creeping on floor, flowering in spring

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