Prickly Point

Adromischus filicaulis

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2026/02/18

Acquired: 15 days ago

This species is from the winter-rainfall region of South Africa. It grows actively during the cooler, moist winter months and goes dormant during the hot, dry summer.

Origin: Western and Northern Cape, South Africa. This species has a wide distribution range, found in Namaqualand (e.g., near Springbok and Kamieskroon) extending south towards the Knersvlakte and Clanwilliam. It typically grows on rocky slopes, often sheltering in crevices or under bushes in succulent karoo vegetation.

Note: Coordinates indicate a general region for educational purposes and are not exact locations. Please do not use them for collection or poaching.