Observations in the Genus: Lycium

English Name: Honeythorns

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Lycium amoenum

Lycium amoenum
By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
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Location: R363, Olifants River Settlement
Observed on: 21st July 2014
Added to iSpot: 23rd July 2014
Likely ID: Lycium amoenum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: spiny shrub to 2m; here in Namaqualand Spinescent Grassland; common; fls visited by bees

Lycium

Lycium
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Location: Paradyskloof
Observed on: 19th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 19th July 2014
Likely ID: Lycium
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: Flowers 1.5cm in diameter.

Lycium pumilum ...

Lycium pumilum
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersEastern Cape Parks & Tourism AgencyOutramps
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Location: Goedehoop, Baviaanskloof
Observed on: 8th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2014
Likely ID: Lycium pumilum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Honeythorn

Honeythorn
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Assegaai Trails Purple Red/purple link Pilgrims Rest
Observed on: 26th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 9th July 2014
Likely ID: Lycium ferocissimum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

White flowers

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By: Joan YoungJoan Young's reputation in PlantsJoan Young's reputation in Plants
Location: Unnamed Road, Addo Elephant National Park
Observed on: 8th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2

Honeythorn

Honeythorn
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Assegaai Trails Piggy Dam to Assegaai Centre off path
Observed on: 25th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd July 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Wolwedoring

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Location: N1, Meirings Park
Observed on: 20th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th June 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Broad-leaved honey-thorn, Breeblaarkriedoring 2

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Location: Farm Kyffhäuser, Maltahöhe, Namibia
Observed on: 2nd May 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th June 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Broad-leaved honey-thorn, Breeblaarkriedoring

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Farm Kyffhäuser, Maltahöhe, Namibia
Observed on: 22nd March 2014
Added to iSpot: 19th June 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Spike Thorn

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Location: Wüstenquell
Observed on: 1st March 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th June 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2

Lycium - Ladismith WCape

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Location: Vergenoeg floodplain old lands, Ladismith WCape
Observed on: 25th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 1st June 2014
Likely ID: Lycium
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Bobbly lycium - Barrydale WCape

Bobbly lycium - Barrydale WCape
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Location: Barrydale district WCape
Observed on: 4th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 31st May 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Lycium - Ladismith WCape

Lycium - Ladismith WCape
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Location: Unnamed Road, Ladismith
Observed on: 4th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 31st May 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Kraaldoring

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By: koosclaassens
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: 2, Mauritz Rd
Observed on: 27th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 27th May 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Honeythorn

Honeythorn
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Tankwa River at Blouheuwel
Observed on: 17th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th May 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Firethorn

Firethorn
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Blouberg 2013 restoration site
Observed on: 14th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th May 2014
Likely ID: Lycium amoenum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
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Large thorns

Large thorns
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Location: Unnamed Road, Richtersveld National Park
Observed on: 9th April 2014
Added to iSpot: 5th May 2014
Likely ID: Lycium
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: Large thorns, small leaves, intertwined with porkbush, bramble like in the way it grows - messy

Lycium

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Location: 3ish-6ish, Binnekring Rd
Observed on: 1st May 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd May 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Shrub to around 750mm. Extremely reduced leaves. Spiny.

Lycium ferocissimum

 Lycium ferocissimum
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)OutrampsSucculent Society of South Africa
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Location: Olifantsbos Hike
Observed on: 21st April 2014
Added to iSpot: 26th April 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Lycium sp

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: De Hoop Nature Reserve
Observed on: 13th April 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th April 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Honeythorn

Honeythorn
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Langebaan Lagoon: path to Geelbek Bird Hide
Observed on: 21st March 2014
Added to iSpot: 1st April 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Slangbessie?

Slangbessie Lycium ferocissimum
By: shazshaz's reputation in Plantsshaz's reputation in Plants
Location: 38, Tshume St
Observed on: 21st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 14th March 2014
Likely ID: Lycium ferocissimum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Ferocious Honeythorn

Ferocious Honeythorn
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Millers Point
Observed on: 1st February 2014
Added to iSpot: 12th March 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Lycium

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By: Arika M
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: R27, Nieuwoudtville
Observed on: 24th February 2014
Added to iSpot: 4th March 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Sutherland thorns

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By: seekingserenityseekingserenity's reputation in Plants
Location: R354, Fraserburg
Observed on: 1st March 2014
Added to iSpot: 4th March 2014
Likely ID: Lycium
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Kriedoring

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By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in PlantsFrancois Kriel's reputation in PlantsFrancois Kriel's reputation in PlantsFrancois Kriel's reputation in Plants
Location: N14, Aggeneys
Observed on: 14th February 2014
Added to iSpot: 23rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Lycium lunch - McGregor WCape

Lycium lunch - McGregor WCape
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Location: Agterkliphoogte cotyledon fields, McGregor WCape
Observed on: 25th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 5th February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Lycium ferocissimum

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 16th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Cape Box Thorn

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By: Andrew Hankey
Africa Nature TrainingBushveld Experience Skills & TrainingLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
Plants expert
Location: Park St, Myburgh Park
Observed on: 19th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

P1140083

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By: Andrew Hankey
Africa Nature TrainingBushveld Experience Skills & TrainingLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: R27, West Coast National Park
Observed on: 19th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Halfmenspas 038

Halfmenspas 038
By: PieterMierPieterMier is knowledgeable about PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Akkedispas Kop
Observed on: 9th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 15th January 2014
Likely ID: Lycium
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Lycium oxycarpum

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, McGregor
Observed on: 7th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 14th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Lycium oxycarpum

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, McGregor
Observed on: 22nd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Lycium sp

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: McDougalls Bay
Observed on: 3rd July 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Honeythorn

Honeythorn
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Groen River entrance Namaqua National Park
Observed on: 6th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd January 2014
Likely ID: Lycium
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Lots of burrow and runs of rats - could not see which

Sea Honeythorn

Sea Honeythorn
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Skull Cave to Spoeg River Estuary loop
Observed on: 5th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th December 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 5

Lycium pumilum

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Anysberg Nature Reserve
Observed on: 11th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 11th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Lycium oxycarpum

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Gamkakloof
Observed on: 17th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 11th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Lycium ferocissimum

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Location: Minwater farm
Observed on: 20th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 11th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Lycium ferocissimum

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, McGregor
Observed on: 4th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Cape Peninsula "Clueless"

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Location: 1, Kleintuin Rd
Observed on: 12th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th November 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Gannabos patch | Lycium tree - Montagu WCape

Gannabos patch | Lycium tree - Montagu WCape
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Location: HVDB near airstrip, District Montagu, WCape
Observed on: 30th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Forgot to get close-ups, hey ho!

Lycium decumbens

Lycium decumbens
By: PieterMierPieterMier is knowledgeable about PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Orange River
Observed on: 26th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th November 2013
Likely ID: Lycium decumbens
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Lycium cinereum

Lycium cinereum
By: PieterMierPieterMier is knowledgeable about PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in PlantsPieterMier's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Kuboes
Observed on: 21st October 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th November 2013
Likely ID: Lycium cinereum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Lycium host - Montagu WCape

Lycium host - Montagu WCape
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Location: Hoek van die Berg, N of Montagu WCape
Observed on: 9th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Lycium sp.

Lycium sp.
By: Robbert.DukerRobbert.Duker's reputation in PlantsRobbert.Duker's reputation in PlantsRobbert.Duker's reputation in Plants
Location: R400, Somerset East
Observed on: 24th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th October 2013
Likely ID: Lycium
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Lycium cinnereum

Lycium cinnereum
By: Robbert.DukerRobbert.Duker's reputation in PlantsRobbert.Duker's reputation in PlantsRobbert.Duker's reputation in Plants
Location: R400, Somerset East
Observed on: 24th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th October 2013
Likely ID: Lycium cinereum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

possibly Roepera, P294

possibly Roepera, P294, east of Touw River intersection
By: John WilsonJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in PlantsJohn Wilson's reputation in Plants
Location: P294, east of road from Touws River
Observed on: 17th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th October 2013
Likely ID: Lycium
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

Lycium ferocissimum Elands Bay 1013 014 (5)

Lycium ferocissimum Elands Bay 1013 014 (5)
By: Janeen Nichols
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersFriends of Silvermine Nature AreaIndigenous Bulb Association of South Africa
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Location: R366, Elands Bay
Observed on: 29th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

Spiny bush

Spiny bush
By: tony rebelo
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Location: near 2km n Helskloof Pass summit
Observed on: 3rd September 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2013
Likely ID: Lycium
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

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