Species Mesembryanthemum splendens
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Mesembryanthemum:
Gk. mesos = in the middle, between; embryon = fruit (embryo); anthemon = flower. The flowers need mid-day sunshine to open.
Etymology of splendens:
From the Latin splendere = ‘splendid’, 'gleaming', 'shiny', 'gleaming', glittering', 'radiant' or 'resplendent'
Scientific name:
Mesembryanthemum splendens L.
Localities:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 1: 486 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
Observations of Taxon
Mesembryanthemum splendens
Locality:
Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
15/11/2010 - 3:47pm