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Phaeoptilum spinosum (Phaeoptilum spinosum)

Description

Phaeoptilum spinosum (Brosdoring) is a shrub that occurs in central Namibia. It is a valuable drought-resistant fodder plant, browsed by goats and kudu. The bush bears winged red fruits in October.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Nyctaginaceae

              • Genus: Phaeoptilum