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Isoëtes capensis
Also called Cape Quillwort
Isoetes capensis, the cape quillwort, is a species of quillwort from South Africa.
The cape quillwort is endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is found between Darling, Stellenbosch and Worcester and an altitude of up to 300 m (980 ft). It grows on sandy clay soils in low areas that experience seasonal flooding as well as around vleis. There are nine subpopulations with combined area of occupancy of 44–56 km2 (17–22 sq mi). At least one specimen has also been recorded from Somerset West.
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