Cheiridopsis caroli-schmidtii is a species in the family Aizoaceae. Like the other members this species is native to semi-arid regions of Namibia and South Africa. This species grows on Granite and quartz outcrops.
Name The plant is named after Carl Schmidt who was a German nursery owner who operated in Erfurt. The genus name means hand shaped.
Description The daisy-like flowers illustrated open during the day from early winter to spring. Like many members of the genus the flower illustrated is borne singly and has Chrome-yellow petals which are in diameter. The clump of tri-angled leaves that makes up the plant has little or no stem. When fully grown they are over tall and about in diameter. During the summer the plant dries so much that it can be mistaken for dead.
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