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Antimima turneriana (Antimima turneriana)

Description

Antimima turneriana is an arsenic plant species first described by L. Bol., And now became known as HEK Hartmann. Antimima turneriana is part of the genus Antimima and the family of herbaceous plants . The Greek word "antimimos" means "imitating", and refers to the similarity some species have to the different Argyroderma genus. The species of this varied genus typically grow as dense cushions or mats. Otherwise, Antimima species are very similar in their superficial looks to the related Ruschia genus, with 3-sided waxy succulent leaves, and pink or white flowers.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Aizoaceae

              • Genus: Antimima