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:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Caryophyllales

Family:Nyctaginaceae

Genus:Phaeoptilum

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