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Mesembryanthemaceae Collection

Mesembryanthemaceae, also known as the ice plant family, is a diverse and fascinating group of plants that thrive in arid regions

Background imageMesembryanthemaceae Collection: Picture No. 10761334

Picture No. 10761334
Pink flowers - Mesembryanthemaceae family (Mesembryanthemaceae sp.) Date:

Background imageMesembryanthemaceae Collection: Picture No. 10891454

Picture No. 10891454
Mesembs / Vygies in flower after spring rains (Mesembryanthemaceae) Date:

Background imageMesembryanthemaceae Collection: Picture No. 10891453

Picture No. 10891453
Mesembs / Vygies in flower after spring rains (Mesembryanthemaceae) Date:

Background imageMesembryanthemaceae Collection: Lithops (Lithops sp. ) camouflaged amongst pebbles, Pallavicini Botanical Garden

Lithops (Lithops sp. ) camouflaged amongst pebbles, Pallavicini Botanical Garden
Lithops (Lithops sp.) camouflaged amongst pebbles, Pallavicini Botanical Garden

Background imageMesembryanthemaceae Collection: Mat-forming mesem flowering after rain. Sam Knott Nature Reserve, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

Mat-forming mesem flowering after rain. Sam Knott Nature Reserve, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4718 Mat-forming mesem flowering after rain. Sam Knott Nature Reserve, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. ?Malephora sp. Alan J. S

Background imageMesembryanthemaceae Collection: Shrubby Mesemb Flower -close up of closed flower. Commonly cultivated

Shrubby Mesemb Flower -close up of closed flower. Commonly cultivated, especially as rockery plants; drought resistant
ASW-4526 Shrubby Mesemb Flower -close up of closed flower Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Lampranthus sp. Commonly cultivated, especially as rockery plants; drought resistant

Background imageMesembryanthemaceae Collection: Shrubby Mesemb flowers - commonly cultivated, especially as rockery plants; drought resistant

Shrubby Mesemb flowers - commonly cultivated, especially as rockery plants; drought resistant
ASW-4524 Shrubby Mesemb flowers Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Lampranthus sp. Commonly cultivated, especially as rockery plants; drought resistant

Background imageMesembryanthemaceae Collection: Mesembs - various species flowering after good rains. Helspoort, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

Mesembs - various species flowering after good rains. Helspoort, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4520 Mesembs - various species flowering after good rains Helspoort, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Aizoaceae Alan J. S

Background imageMesembryanthemaceae Collection: Shrubby Mesemb flower - close up. Commonly cultivated, especially as rockery plants; drought

Shrubby Mesemb flower - close up. Commonly cultivated, especially as rockery plants; drought resistant
ASW-4523 Shrubby Mesemb flower - close up Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Lampranthus sp. Commonly cultivated, especially as rockery plants; drought resistant


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Mesembryanthemaceae, also known as the ice plant family, is a diverse and fascinating group of plants that thrive in arid regions. With their vibrant flowers and unique adaptations, they have captured the attention of botanists and garden enthusiasts alike. In Picture No. 10761334, we see Lithops camouflaged amongst pebbles at the Pallavicini Botanical Garden. These small succulents are masters of disguise, blending seamlessly into their rocky surroundings to avoid being eaten by herbivores. Moving on to Picture No. 10891454 and Picture No. 10891453, we witness a mat-forming mesem flowering after rain in Sam Knott Nature Reserve near Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. This mesmerizing display of colorful blooms is a testament to the resilience of these plants in harsh conditions. The shrubby Mesemb flowers showcased in subsequent pictures are commonly cultivated for rockeries due to their drought resistance and stunning spring or early summer blossoms after good rains. Found along the southern and western coasts of South Africa extending into southern Namibia, they bring bursts of color to otherwise barren landscapes. Finally, we come across various species of Mesembs flowering after good rains at Helspoort near Grahamstown in Eastern Cape once again. The sight is truly breathtaking as these resilient plants defy odds and bloom with vigor amidst challenging circumstances. Mesembryanthemaceae serves as a reminder that beauty can flourish even in the harshest environments. Their ability to adapt and thrive showcases nature's incredible resilience while offering us glimpses into its awe-inspiring diversity.