Phaeoptilum spinosum
| Phaeoptilum spinosum | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Nyctaginaceae |
| Genus: | Phaeoptilum |
| Species: | P. spinosum |
| Binomial name | |
| Phaeoptilum spinosum Radlk. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Amphoranthus spinosus (Radlk.) S.Moore, Phaeoptilum heimerli Engl. | |
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.[1]
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References
- ↑ Rothauge, Axel (25 February 2014). "Staying afloat during a drought". The Namibian.