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Succulents Part 2

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The document discusses various succulent plants found in Namakwaland, South Africa. It describes several species of succulents including "Krapogies" (Crabs's eyes), "Bababoudjies" (Babies' bums), Oophytum namum, Carpobrotus edulis, Aloe variegata, Lachenalia endemic to Quaggaskop, lichen, and a white "vygie." Photos show some of these plants as well as a camouflaged grasshopper and caterpillar. The document is part two of a series by Wia Kotze on succulents and other plants found in Namakwaland.

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Succulentsof Namakwaland(Part 2)ByWia °­´Ç³Ù³ú¨¦
Join me to have another look at the succulents of NamakwalandA selection of ¡°Krapogies¡± (Crabs¡¯s eyes) and ¡±Bababoudjies¡± (Babies¡¯ bums)
Krapogies ¨C Oophytumnamum
Hotnotsvy ¨C Sour Fig (Family: Mesembryanthemaceae)Carpobrotusedulis is a well known succulent not only occuring in Namakwaland
Sour Figs also come in pink and pale yellow or white
Sour Figs also come in pink and pale yellow or white
Kankerbos / KalkoentjiebosSutherlandiamicrophylia
Kanniedood Variegated - Aloe variegataThe Afrikaans name meaning ¡±Cannot die¡±
¡°Viooltjie¡± LachenaliaThis particular species of Lachenalia is endemic to Quaggaskop. Knersvlakte
Lichen
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Nature¡¯s own arrangement¡­
Do you see me??
I am Mr. Camouflage grasshopper!
Caterpillar in a bulbous plant ¨C also well disguised
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White ¡°vygie¡±shining like a little star in the bright sunlight
The End(of Succulents Part 2)Copyright Wia Kotze 2009
My Namakwaland showsMy Namawaland series include:1. The Knersvlakte2.Succulents of Namakwaland Part 13. Succulents of Namakwaland Part 24. Spring in Namakwaland - flowers5. The Quiver Tree Nursery and VanrhynsdorpFor more information contact me at:viawia01@gmail.com

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