Hairy Dewflower

Description

Drosanthemum hispidum, the hairy dewflower, is a species of perennial herb in the family Aizoaceae (stone plants). They are succulent plants and have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Flowers are visited by Colletes schultzei. Drosanthemum ("dewflowers") is a genus of succulent plants in the ice plant family native to the winter-rainfall regions of southern Africa. Most species bear colorful flowers. The name Drosanthemum means "Dew-flower" in Greek, and refers to the characteristic shiny translucent papillae, which cover the succulent leaves and flower buds.