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Diascia integerrima
... NBG Liesl van der Walt Kirstenbosch NBG November 2001 Diascia integerrima is one of the most widespread, toughest and floriferous of the all the Diascia species. It grows in clumps branching from the ground ... these bright pink flowers are very interesting. Typical of Diascia , the flowers have two long horns or spurs at the ...
Diascia rigescens
... Reynolds May 2002 There are more than 50 species of Diascia , widespread throughout South Africa, and many have ... Africa's most attractive soft perennials and annuals. Diascia interregima is another species frequently ... approximately 1.5 mm long. The natural distribution of Diascia rigescens extends from KwaZulu-Natal (especially in ...
Diascia vigilis
... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden October 2009 Diascia vigilis is a fast-growing, semi-deciduous, erect to ... urn-shaped seeds which are curved, winged and ridged. Diascia vigilis is found at altitudes of 1800-2440 m in the ... grow intermingled. Care is needed to distinguish between Diascia vigilis and D. fetcaniensis from the southern ...
Diascia patens
... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden July 2010 Diascia patens is a low-growing, well-branched, scrambling ... which clamber up neighbouring plants for support. Usually Diascia patens has a smattering of small dark pink flowers, ... urn-shaped seeds which are curved, winged and ridged. Diascia patens is endemic to South Africa and can be found at ...
Diascia insignis
... Rust Hantam National Botanical Garden February 2012 Diascia insignis is an annual herb. The stems are ... rainfall. They are dormant during the summer months. Diascia insignis has a very restricted distribution. It is ... against the anthers pollen is transferred to their bodies. Diascia Diascias are fun to have in a garden and one can ...
Diascia lewisiae
... Marinus Hantam National Botanical Garden March 2012 Diascia lewisiae is an annual herb with a single stem or ... flowers appear only in years with high early winter rains. Diascia lewisiae is closely related to Diascia insignis and they share similar habitat, leaves, ...
Diascia mollis
... pouches (spurs) that are a distinguishing feature of Diascia. The 5-lobed green calyx may enlarge slightly in the ... contain urn-shaped seeds which are slightly ridged. Diascia mollis commonly occurs from Libode and Port St. ... patches. It is sensitive to wind, drought and frost. Diascia species have a fascinating symbiotic relationship ...