Monsonia nivea
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Monsonia nivea |
Species |
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Geraniaceae |
Family |
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Qarnuwah |
Vernacular Name |
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Perennial herb |
Life Form |
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Ascending to erect silver-grey canescent perennial herb up to 30 cm high. Leaves ovate to oblong-elliptical 1-3 cm long. Umbels 2-6-flowered, on peduncles up to 15 cm long. Fruit beaks 3-4 cm long, achenes 4-5 mm long, awn plumose with fine white hairs |
Description |
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Deep or shallow sands |
Habitat |
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Lightly grazed |
Grazing Importance |
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None |
Other Uses |
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References |
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