Species Mimetes saxatilis
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Mimetes:
Gk. mimetes = imitator, mimic. Possibly given this name because some of its features, like the toothed leaves, bear a close resemblance to other family members, like Leucospermum, better known as pincushion. The genus itself is distinctive.
Etymology of saxatilis:
From Latin saxatilis = "growing amongst rocks" referring to the preferred habitat of the plant
Scientific name:
Unknown
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 84 (1911)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1911
Observations of Taxon
Mimetes saxatilis
Locality:
Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
16/08/2005 - 1:14pm
Collection:
Mimetes saxatilis
Locality:
Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
21/10/2009 - 2:20pm
Collection: