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Psammophora is a small genus of succulent ice-plants from Namibia and South Africa's Cape, whose members trap sand grains on their leaves. Grown members are typically compact, sun-loving succulents that need sharp drainage.
Psammophora is a genus of plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to Namibia and the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
It contains the following species:
Psammophora longifolia · Psammophora modesta · Psammophora nissenii · Psammophora saxicola
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